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Tonya Smith

Compassionate, practical help for everyday challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Tonya

Tonya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her work. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, as well as relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem challenges, and grief.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and career stresses, compassion fatigue, and attention concerns related to ADHD. Tonya uses practical, goal-oriented methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to create individualized plans.

She aims to balance empathic listening with concrete tools so clients can build coping skills, improve communication, and navigate life transitions. Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family and caregiver stress, codependency and control issues, and recovery from divorce or separation.

Known for working with sensitivity and respect, she adapts the therapeutic dialogue to each person’s needs and pace. Tonya encourages those starting therapy to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and steps toward meaningful change.

Practical Approaches for Online Mental Health Support

Tonya draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy when working with clients online. CBT involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, while building concrete skills for everyday challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and practical goals, emphasizing small, achievable steps to create change and improve relationships and functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tonya works with each person to explore what feels most useful based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions, and she adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, family, and lifestyle needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from wherever a client is located within Texas. The variety of formats supports different communication preferences and helps people engage in therapy in ways that suit them best.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tonya address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem problems, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and career stress, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines empathic listening with practical, goal-oriented work using methods that help clients develop coping skills and improve everyday functioning.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of professional experience providing mental health support in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; licensure details are TX LPC 70351.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and schedule.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English