Tonja Erickson

Tonja Erickson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and big life changes. Tonja also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, midlife transitions, and questions about life purpose.

She prefers straightforward conversations that clarify what feels stuck. Sessions often look at how day-to-day patterns keep stress or anxiety active. She helps people name feelings, sort priorities, and try small changes that can shift daily life.

Tonja has long experience supporting people through loss and relationship wounds. She pays attention to family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and problems with communication and commitment. Her work includes practical strategies for managing caregiver strain and aging or geriatric concerns.

Clients who are dealing with control issues, avoidant personality tendencies, or feelings of emptiness can expect focused, steady discussion about choices and next steps. She also addresses jealousy, divorce or separation, and forgiveness when these come up.

Her approach is collaborative and evidence-informed. Tonja explains options, checks what fits each person, and adapts the pace of work to what feels manageable. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Sessions are conducted in English and serve people located in Montana. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time, with costs varying by location.

Evidence-informed approaches and online sessions

Tonja uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer decision making. One commonly used approach helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing emotions and stress, with short exercises to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tonja discusses options and adapts methods based on each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She treats the process as a collaboration, checking progress and adjusting pace so clients can try what fits their life.

Session formats should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not specify options. Ask about current online session choices when you begin. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits you, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work or caregiving responsibilities.