As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate counseling experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate significant transitions, emotional struggles, and personal growth—with a particular focus on communication difficulties, isolation, life purpose, and interpersonal relationships.
I specialize in supporting women, first responders, and individuals experiencing workplace stress, midlife transitions, and caregiver challenges. My approach is grounded in understanding each person's unique journey, offering empathetic guidance through depression, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes.
Drawing from a Christian perspective, I create a supportive environment that respects individual beliefs and values. My goal is to help clients develop meaningful coping strategies, rebuild connections, and rediscover personal strength during difficult seasons of life. I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional expertise.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 002068
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Tonie is really helping me through difficult times.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Tonie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is understanding, empathetic, and resourceful!
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Tonie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Tonie listens and provides actionable feedback
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Tonie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tonie is great and understands my thought process, She listens and helps me work through my concerns and feelings. I highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Tonie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
Tonie has given me many tools every session that I can use to help understand my anxiety and current struggles. I’ve had tough conversations with loved ones respectfully by fighting fair, which is big for me. Usually I’d rather handle things by ignoring them. But I’ve learned how to stand up for myself and I have felt like a weight has been lifted, I have felt better and better every week. Highly suggest Tonie, she’s been a godsend
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Tonie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Simply put, I do appreciate her empathy and candor (accountability partner)as I move through toward emotional healing and resilience.
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Tonie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem