Tonya Porter helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Tonya
Tonya Porter helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and focuses on building confidence and motivation. Tonya is licensed as LCPC and LCMHC and brings eight years of professional experience to her work.
She begins by listening to each person's story and honoring what they already know about themselves. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Tonya helps people sort the overwhelming parts of their life into manageable steps and practices that fit daily routines.
Background and approach
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She works with clients on skills for managing panic, mood shifts, and anxious thinking. She also supports people processing loss, past hurt, or relationship wounds such as abandonment and attachment problems.
Tonya addresses self-image and sexuality concerns with empathy and straightforward conversation. She helps people notice patterns tied to guilt, shame, impulsivity, or perfectionism, and then try small, realistic changes to shift those patterns. Clients can expect a steady, encouraging presence rather than dramatic fixes.
Tonya helps people set simple goals and track progress over time. Her aim is to make healthier habits and clearer thinking feel possible in everyday life.
02Credentials
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 5390321-6004 · expires September 2026
- LCPC (Kansas)
- License LCPC 04016 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1205308343 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tonya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Tonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she relies on is skill-based work for anxiety and panic. That involves learning breathing and grounding tools, then practicing them during everyday moments to reduce panic and interrupt anxious thinking. Another emphasis is trauma-focused support that helps people process past hurts at a pace they can tolerate, often combining talk work with exercises to manage strong feelings between sessions.Choosing the right way to work together is a team process. Tonya helps clients identify what feels most useful based on their goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. Together they try methods, adjust them over time, and focus on strategies that fit the client's life and values.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls let a therapist and client read facial expression and tone for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, handle short updates, or fit brief support into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep momentum while working toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Tonya typically address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with related concerns like panic, attachment problems, and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set small, doable goals and skills to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience helping people with mood disorders, trauma, and anxiety-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds KS LCPC and UT LCMHC credentials and practices in Utah.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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