Tonya Porter, LCPC, LCMHC

Tonya Porter, LCPC, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist based in Utah with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her work also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, communication challenges, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and mood disorders.

Tonya approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that support change. She partners with clients to identify those strengths and to apply practical, evidence-based strategies that fit each individualâs needs and goals. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often takes courage, and Tonya provides steady support and guidance throughout that process. She offers flexible options for connecting, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, to meet a variety of schedules and preferences.

Tonya holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials, which indicate training and licensure as a clinical professional counselor and as a clinical mental health counselor, respectively. Her practice is focused on measurable progress and compassionate collaboration to help clients move toward greater self-understanding and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Tonya uses trauma-informed approaches that help people safely process and make sense of traumatic experiences, focusing on pacing and stabilization to reduce overwhelm and support recovery. She also employs skills-based strategies aimed at managing stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms - these practical techniques teach coping tools for day-to-day challenges and emotional regulation. In work around grief and loss, she offers supportive, goal-oriented interventions to help clients navigate mourning and find ways to reclaim meaning and motivation.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Tonya collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for busy lives, allow consistent continuity of care, and make it easier to receive support in ways that align with individual comfort and routine.