I am licensed in Michigan with 17 years of professional work experience working with individuals, couples and groups. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, depression, life stressors, relationships and aging. I hold additional credentials in Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of MI (CAADC).
I am creative, enjoy thinking outside the box when working with clients to locate the motivation and assist them in persevering. Therapeutic interventions utilized include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Client Centered. Having received additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. You will find that I am an active listener with a commitment to assist you in your goals. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I strive to create a safe place to reflect and build your understanding of yourself. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801090847
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Toni Hernalsteen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
All I would say thank you so much for your understanding. And offering expressive words and sentences when talking to People.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Toni for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Toni has been a great boon to me in my life. I have experienced immense personal growth since beginning to see her. My social and professional relationships have become much more enjoyable for me and easier to manage!
Written on Jul 07, 2025 after therapy with Toni for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Working with Toni has helped me so much. She’s helped me see a different perspective on things and has helped me work through things in life that have happened. I look forward to doing more work on myself and learning more.
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Toni for 4 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I’ve only had two sessions with Toni so far, but I can already say her insight gives me confidence to move forward in my life with a positive mindset. She has a calm, grounded presence and offers guidance that feels both encouraging and wise. I’m truly grateful to have found her and look forward to continuing this journey.?
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Toni for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Toni is an excellent therapist, I have only known her a short time and I can tell she thinks out of the box. She supports me in all that I am going through and is a very good active listener. I would recommend Toni to anyone needing help.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Toni for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Toni is a great therapist, I’m thankful for her listening skills and when she speaks she truly understands the situation and I feel both heard and resolved when it comes to issues I bring up. Thanks!
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Toni for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem