Tonya Jones, LCSW

Tonya Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who graduated from the University of Central Florida and brings ten years of experience in the social work field. She has worked extensively with individuals of all ages across both inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining broad clinical experience that informs her practical approach to care. Tonya focuses on supporting people coping with addiction, eating disorders, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss.

Her style is direct, person-centered, and strengths-based, emphasizing clients' existing resources while teaching concrete skills to navigate challenges. Tonya is trained and skilled in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a post-traumatic growth approach, and she integrates those evidence-based techniques to address emotion regulation, coping, and recovery. Her goal is to help individuals identify healthier patterns, build resilience, and move toward a happier, more balanced life with guidance tailored to each person's needs.

Evidence-Based Therapies and Accessible Online Care

Tonya employs several evidence-based techniques to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it helps people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for those struggling with intense emotions, relationship challenges, or addictive behaviors. She also incorporates a post-traumatic growth approach that supports recovery after trauma by identifying strengths, fostering meaning, and promoting adaptive change after difficult experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tonya collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting recommendations as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Tonya is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into busy lives, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, evidence-informed support in ways that work for each person.