Tonya Jones , LCSW

Tonya Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with a decade of professional experience supporting clients across the lifespan. She earned her degree from the University of Central Florida and has spent 10 years working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, developing expertise in areas such as addiction, eating disorders, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.

Her clinical style is direct and person-centered, emphasizing individual strengths to help clients move forward. Tonya is trained in several evidence-based methods, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and a post-traumatic growth approach, and she applies these techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. As an LCSW, she brings clinical social work training and practical experience to support complex life challenges and behavioral health concerns.

Tonya focuses on helping people find healthier, more sustainable ways of coping, whether they are addressing relationship and family issues, managing stress and anger, building self-esteem, or confronting shame and guilt. Her goal is to guide clients toward clearer perspectives and more balanced daily living while honoring each person’s unique journey toward healing and self-love.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Tonya uses dialectical behavior therapy to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors. This approach is often helpful for people dealing with strong mood swings, chronic stress, or difficulties with emotional regulation. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another core method she employs - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build healthier coping patterns. The post-traumatic growth approach supports recovery after traumatic experiences by exploring personal strengths, meaning, and opportunities for growth following adversity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Tonya works with clients to understand their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model on every situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care across changes in routine or location, support timely check-ins, and increase access to therapists for people balancing work, family, and other commitments.