- Anger management support
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
About Tonia
Tonia Guzman is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who want to manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She also addresses issues like self-esteem, motivation, relationship concerns, and career stress.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and practical steps. Tonia draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. She uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when people want concrete goals and short-term changes.
In sessions she focuses on what is bothering the person now and what is getting in the way of living the way they want. That can include learning skills to manage strong feelings, questioning thoughts that fuel anger or shame, and setting simple behavior changes to test what helps. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when those come up.
Tonia also works with issues related to parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue. She offers support for people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and panic attacks. Her approach is practical and goal oriented, with room for talking through painful experiences.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The therapist notes that costs vary with location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward what matters despite strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers concrete techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and change reactions that lead to anger or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and validating what the person brings, then using that understanding to guide practical next steps.Working out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan over time. Many people combine elements from more than one approach to handle anger, stress, or relationship strain.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. That said, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets the therapist and client practice strategies in real life between sessions and then review what worked. If a client prefers concrete skill practice, CBT techniques and solution-focused steps are easy to use in remote sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship issues. Anger is addressed as part of emotional regulation and coping strategies.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches combine practical skill work and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, mood, and adjustment concerns. That experience includes work with trauma, caregiving strain, and chronic illness.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland. Sessions are provided by a Licensed Certified Social Worker practicing in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up steps.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the initial match and scheduling process.