- Anger management
- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
About Tonya
Tonya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also covers life changes, grief, sleep problems, and struggles with motivation and confidence.
Tonya uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques in sessions. She focuses on what is happening now and on steps a person can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods are part of her toolkit to identify unhelpful thinking and test small changes that can reduce reactivity and tension.
She takes a direct but respectful approach, listening for patterns that keep problems repeating. Together with the client, she builds short-term goals and experiments to see what helps, such as reframing thoughts or trying new habits for managing anger and stress. The emphasis is on clear, doable strategies rather than complex theory.
Tonya also addresses relational issues and communication problems that feed anger or resentment. She helps people work on setting boundaries, handling conflict without escalation, and repairing trust when needed. Sessions include time for problem-solving and rehearsal of alternative responses.
People looking to begin therapy complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and Tonya works from Texas.
How Tonya uses CBT and Solution-Focused work online
Tonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify thought patterns that increase anger and anxiety. CBT sessions focus on noticing triggers, testing different thoughts, and trying new behaviors to reduce reactivity. This approach is useful for stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns.She also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear short-term goals and find what works quickly. Those sessions center on small, measurable changes and on tracking which steps reduce tension or improve communication. It is practical for problem-solving in relationships and for building routines that lower daily frustration.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tonya will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust plans as progress is observed. The aim is collaborative: test something, see how it helps, then refine the plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a busy schedule and can reduce travel time. They also allow brief check-ins when problems flare and permit practicing communication skills in real time without changing daily routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with anger that shows up as daily frustration, workplace irritation, or resentment in close relationships. Relationship strain, communication problems, and control issues are included.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational with a focus on immediate steps. She uses short-term goals and exercises to test what helps between meetings.
How many years has she practiced?
Tonya has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.