About me
Hello! I am Tonya Pleasant and a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where I completed my Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, and Bachelors of Science in Family Therapy and Community Development. I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland, and also hold licenses and certifications in Marriage and Family therapy (VA), Board Certified Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
I’ve worked in the counseling and mental health field for 25+ years, and have worked with clients from all walks of and interests in life. I’m really grateful to avail myself/skills to effectively help my clients make positive, measurable changes in their lives in achieving their identified goals.
My primary therapeutic approaches are Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Adlerian therapy primary believes in encouraging individuals and is a growth/wellness model of therapy; which takes an optimistic approach and focuses on your unique strengths, creativity and capabilities. CBT will help you understand your mind body connection of how your thoughts shape our behaviors and actions. In working with you I will listen to you; provide you with coping skills and behavior change techniques to consider implementing; focus on your strengths and abilities; and celebrate your progress and success, as you achieve your identified goals.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
Addictions , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
MD LCPC LC1574
Reviews
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Tonya has been a Godsend in facilitating my healing process and identifying areas of growth!
Tonya is amazing! Her insight goes deep and wide. I have been with her for over a year now and every session has brought me closer to where I want to be. In fact, working with Tonya has exceed my expectations. I’ve grown so much to the point that I know anything is possible!
This has been the best experience. I don’t know how I would have made it through this past year without Miss Pleasant. Such an appropriate last name. An absolute gem.
Tonya Pleasant is an asset. Her acute ability to tease language down into your underlying behaviors and unhealthy patterns is uncanny. Could not recommend her more highly for professional guidance when you need some clarity in life.
Tonya is excellent and understanding. I highly recommend her!
So far everything is great!
Very helpful. She listens and is very thoughtful with her responses and suggestions! The session is more like a conversation rather just me talking to her, which is exactly what I wanted. She gives tools and knowledge to back up what she’s saying and is just overall knowledgeable! Would highly recommend!
We have only had one session but within minutes, I felt comfortable and was able to open up. Tonya was empathetic and made me feel heard. She helped navigate a conversation and exceeded my expectations! Can’t wait to chat more!