Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Tonya works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tonya
Tonya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, depression, or changes in relationships. Her approach is direct and compassionate, designed for people who want practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
Tonya focuses on clear steps that bring relief. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and shift them into more useful patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals and track progress over time. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Tonya listens to what matters most and tailors each plan to fit a person’s life and responsibilities.
She offers tools for managing strong emotions, improving sleep, and handling parenting, career, or caregiver stress. Her background includes work across a range of concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and family problems. She also addresses specific struggles like abandonment, codependency, and communication or control issues.
Tonya encourages practical changes that build confidence and improve daily functioning. She supports people who want to restore calm after a crisis, rebuild trust in relationships, or find clearer direction in work and parenting. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Tonya aims to make the process manageable and respectful.
What Tonya works with
Everything Tonya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tonya's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tonya lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online change and coping
Tonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, then try small experiments to change those patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep difficulties because it focuses on concrete steps and skills.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clear, short-term goals and practical strategies. This approach helps people find what works quickly and build on small successes for issues like relationship challenges, parenting strain, or career decisions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tonya listens to your goals, tries methods that fit your pace, and adjusts based on what helps. The process is collaborative, with you shaping what to try next.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversations when time or travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be a quicker option when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share updates between sessions and get timely support during the week.
Questions people ask about Tonya
What concerns does Tonya address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, and related issues like grief, sleep trouble, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe Tonya's therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps, goal setting, and tools you can use between meetings.
What is Tonya's professional background?
She has 11 years of experience working with people on mood, relationship, and life stressors, and she adjusts treatment to each person's needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tonya?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's posted availability.