- 16 years experience
- LCSW clinician
- Focus on trauma
About LaTonya
LaTonya Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She supports people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues tied to relationships and self-esteem. Her approach is direct but caring, and she aims to create a nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most to each person.
LaTonya uses straightforward conversations to help people better understand their thoughts and behavior. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's lead and on cognitive behavioral techniques to work on patterns that cause distress. She also brings motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.
Her background includes many years working with adults facing mood disorders, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress. She has helped people dealing with workplace strain, parenting challenges, and recovery from traumatic events, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Sessions with LaTonya focus on practical steps and honest reflection. She aims to help people develop coping tools for eating, sleeping, and emotional regulation. People can expect clear feedback and collaborative problem solving during sessions.
LaTonya practices in Mississippi and works in English. She uses her LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings a practical, human-centered style to clinical work.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and uses listening and reflection to help people feel heard and understood. This approach can help when someone needs to sort through feelings, make sense of a big change, or gain confidence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and managing mood by testing unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to try something different. It’s useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change and wants to build motivation at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. LaTonya works through approaches that adapt well to remote conversations, and online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel. Ask about the specific session options when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and goals.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Maryland, Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is caring and direct. She listens first and then offers clear, practical steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of social work experience, including work with mood disorders, aging issues, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is an LCSW. She practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take international clients or remote sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.