I am a licensed professional counselor living in Texas with 8 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. In my previous professional life, I worked over 15 years in the corporate world. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, body image, relationship issues, parenting problems, communication issues, self-identity, self-image, self-esteem, multicultural issues, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced mental, physical and emotional abuse. Every individual has strength within them to grow and change.
My counseling style is warm, sometimes direct and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed counseling. However, I am also a strong believer in one's ability to choose, in addition to exploring their purpose in life. I will be willing to dive into existential or choice theory if necessary. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
7 yrs in practice
RelationshipsIntimacySelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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She’s wise and experienced and incredibly compassionate and honest.
Written on Jan 04, 2026 after therapy with Tonya for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is very kind, real, and a great listener. I feel heard and seen while being held accountable.
Written on Jan 02, 2026 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tonya is excellent in her attentive care, assessment, and guidance
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Tonya for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tonya is great, I often hear stories of bad first impressions from therapist but mine has been amazing so far! I really enjoy meeting with her
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
I am just starting the process with Tonya but I am happy with my first secession with her.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Tonya for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is really direct and pretty awesome gave me some new perspectives
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Tonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very kind and understanding to my issues. Shes amazing at what she does.
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is awesome! Cuts straight to the point and it’s very supportive. She challenges me to see a different perspective and follows up with resources. Sign up!
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
i greatly believe she wants what’s best for her patients. she listened to me when no one else would and she gave me worksheets she thought would help me as soon as she saw my problem. she works in a timely manner and is very respectful.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching,
Tonya was very down-to-earth and considerate. She is a great listener and encouraged me to be myself fully.
Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Best therapist I've ever had and I've seen multiple since high school.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Tonya really listens & is very genuine. She has help my mental a lot over the past couple months
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Tonya is attentive, responsive, genuine, and just a joy to connect with. She is an excellent listener and also gives truly helpful reflection and tell-it-like-it-is advice. I am so grateful to have her in my corner in life.
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Tonya allows me to talk and say everything on my mind without pushing me too far. She offers different point of views and listens closely to what I have to say.
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Tonya is my confident. I don’t mind sharing intimate thoughts with her and that helps us cut through the awkwardness. She has great wisdom. She’s practical and profound.
Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
Tonya is amazing, flexible and responsive!! Love her!!
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s an amazing therapist. She’s a great listener and is able to make me see things differently. She also a very warm person. She very direct & I love that in a therapist.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I really appreciate Tonya's approach to therapy. She really listened, gave me valuable insight and shifted my perspective on things in such a short amount of time. I had so many lightbulb moments in our session. I'm extremely grateful for her and her work.
Written on Jan 16, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing listener and provides insightful perspectives that really help me to look at a situation from a different lens. Her support is invaluable!
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Tonya for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tonya was truly the best therapist I’ve ever had. Her willingness to listen to what I needed & adjust was lifesaving, & I could feel that she respected me always. Honest, but always lead with kindness & your best interests in mind. I’ll be taking her words with me for a long time. Highly recommend!!!
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had my first session but I’ve felt a shift in my mental state. I’m actually excited to speak again .
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Tonya is amazing! The first therapist I’ve had that listens to every detail and provides the tools to help better your situation!
Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Tanya is the best therapist I've ever worked with as an adult. She is an active listener and gives great straight talk, no bs, relevant feedback. I've learned so much in such a short period of time with her.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning career difficulties, and coaching
Tonya is a really great counselor, she really helped me during my time with stressful relationships. I was able to see it from the outer perspective while still validating how I felt in the situation. I was able to change my perspective on how I viewed personal matters and that helped aliviate anxiety and stress. One thing that she always reminded me of is that I need to practice what we discussed, therapy helps with putting feelings out there but I am given tools that I am mean to utilize, and it only works when practiced.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Tonya is kind, gentle, very respectful, and most importantly a great listener. Im confident that she will help me grow and get me to that place I've been longing for.
Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I've had two therapists during my time here at BetterHelp, and Tonya significantly understood me more than my first. She is incredibly knowledgeable and is definitely a staple in my life.
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
I’ve been in therapy for about a week now and I love the ability to send an email and chat when something comes up for me immediately. The fact I can speak my feelings openly to someone who is going to give me an objective point of view has been helpful. I found my video chat with Tonya eye opening. I appreciated her questions that allowed me to connect behaviors and understand some root causes. I feel seen and not judged and believe that if I commit myself to therapy I will be able to reach my goals.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Tonya is wonderful. She is very timely in her responses back to me! So far we have been mostly communicating through email, however, the first video session we had was awesome and very helpful. I strongly recommend her!
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Right from the get go I felt very comfortable with Tonya! She hears me out and will call me out if I catch myself in the same routines and mindsets that were giving me problems in the past. This was exactly what I needed. Every time I talk to her I feel so much better.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Tonya is intuitive and attentive to my concerns. What impresses me the most about her is her ability to connect the dots in my life, where I may not have thought things were related. Through our conversations, I am now able to better recognize my behavioral patterns and adjust how I respond, as opposed to being in a stressful/reactive loop. The results range from having a calmer mind and less stress to better relationships in general.
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tonya has been amazing to work with and very insightful. She doesn't just tell me what I want to hear, she holds me accountable for what I've said and done. This is something that I really appreciate. I don't just want someone to take my side on things. She is great and I will continue to work with her as I need help over time.
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Tonya is great
Provides great feedback
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Tonya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Definitely takes time to understand where I’m coming from and gives me a perspective that makes me think about things differently
Written on Dec 23, 2020 after therapy with Tonya for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Had my first session with Tonya this week and it was a wonderful experience. I was nervous in the beginning, but she made me feel very comfortable throughout the session and was very insightful. She exceeded all of my expectations and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Tonya is, first and foremost kind, and I appreciate that. She is also very straightforward and I REALLY appreciate that. She's extreemly efficient in her methods, and that said- its not intimidating or anxiety inducing at all; she's open minded, and frankly that's wonderful- no judgement, just offering up tools and methods to heal, and I like that.
Written on Oct 16, 2020 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Tonya is a great listener and non-judgemental. She knows when to be gentle and when to be more firm. What more can I ask from a counselor?
Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Even though I have only had a couple of sessions with Tonya, I already feel immensely grateful for her support. Her ability to synthesize all of my random thoughts into meaningful conclusions always expands my self-awareness and I appreciate these insights very much. I also appreciate that she asks very relevant and productive follow-up questions during our sessions and in messages in between these meetings. Based on these exchanges, there is no doubt in my mind that she is truly listening to me and working incredibly hard to support me. I am so thankful for her and the fact that I feel so heard and respected during our conversations. I would recommend Tonya to anyone who is looking for a therapist who not only provides genuine encouragement and a warm, welcoming environment but who also knows exactly when to jump in and challenge you to grow. Thank you so much, Tonya!!
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Tonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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