- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and solution-focused
About Tonya
Tonya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and motivation.
Tonya focuses on clear, goal-oriented conversations. She uses practical methods to address daily struggles like sleep problems, career pressures, parenting stress, and changes in life circumstances. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, anger, and attention-related challenges.
Her approach centers on learning skills you can use between sessions. Tonya draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set specific goals and track small, achievable steps toward them.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. Expect to talk through current problems, try simple exercises, and agree on clear next steps. Tonya pays attention to communication problems, commitment concerns, and family-related stress without turning sessions into lectures.
She has worked with issues related to caregiver strain, first responder stress, blended family dynamics, and relationship conflict. Tonya offers straightforward feedback and practical tools aimed at making everyday life more manageable.
To begin, clients select the online therapy options, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Tonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves short exercises, tracking thoughts or moods, and practicing new coping skills between meetings, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows attention to specific goals and small steps that move someone forward. This approach is brief and practical, useful for work-related stress, relationship concerns, motivation, and problems where quick, actionable changes are helpful.
Choosing the most useful method is a collaborative process. Tonya will work with each person to decide which combination of CBT, solution-focused techniques, or other approaches fits their needs and goals. She checks in on progress and adjusts the plan as sessions continue.
Session logistics are not listed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep appointments during school or work breaks. They also allow for shorter check-ins when life is especially hectic, and for options that do not require being on camera if that helps someone participate more comfortably.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, motivation, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She focuses on practical steps, skill building, and measurable progress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in her biography.
How do costs and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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