- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About LaTonya
LaTonya Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience based in Mississippi. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related struggles like sleep and eating problems. Her practice also covers caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and workplace challenges.
She uses a direct, practical style in sessions. She listens and gives clear feedback. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what steps a person can try next. Clients are encouraged to notice patterns in how they react and to practice different ways of responding.
LaTonya draws on several common approaches to guide work in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s goals central. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, concrete changes that make life easier.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and support decision making. Psychodynamic ideas help people understand how past experiences influence present feelings and actions. These methods are mixed depending on the concern and the person’s goals.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. People leave with practical suggestions to try between meetings. To begin, the site process asks users to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
LaTonya often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress, anxiety, and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s goals at the center and uses the client’s own observations to guide each session.She may also use Solution-Focused techniques to identify tiny, practical steps that lead to immediate relief. These methods are brief and action-oriented, which can help when someone wants concrete ways to handle anger, sleep problems, or workplace stress. The therapist and client decide together which approach fits best based on the person’s goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone continue care from different locations. The therapist will collaborate on scheduling and approach so sessions match daily life and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Maryland, Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens, gives clear feedback, and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a social worker and has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and aging-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MS LCSW and AR LCSW credentials and practices from Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.