Tonya Jones , LCSW

Tonya Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a decade of experience to her practice. She earned her degree from the University of Central Florida and has spent the past 10 years working across inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals of all ages.

Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationships, family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of emphasis include family problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues. She has extensive experience supporting people navigating grief, loss, and complex emotional challenges.

Tonya practices in a direct, person-centered, and strengths-based manner, aiming to build on each person’s existing resources while addressing immediate needs. She is trained in dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the post-traumatic growth approach, and applies these evidence-informed methods to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that authorizes her to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Her goal is to help individuals find a healthier, more satisfying path forward by working collaboratively to set goals and develop coping strategies that fit their lives and values.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Tonya integrates several evidence-based techniques into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, often helping people manage intense emotions, anger, and patterns related to self-harm or addiction. The post-traumatic growth approach supports recovery after trauma by helping people process difficult experiences and identify opportunities for personal growth and renewed purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tonya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how and when care happens. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent support without the need to travel, which can help people maintain treatment during busy or transitional periods. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and steady progress within the routines of everyday life.