- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Tonya
Tonya Porter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Kansas and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, and depression. Tonya also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She encourages people to tell their story and names the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions are practical and direct. Tonya listens for patterns, clarifies what matters most, and helps clients identify small steps they can try between meetings.
Her approach centers on building clearer thinking about difficult feelings. She helps people notice how past events affect current choices and relationships. That can include looking at reactions tied to attachment, old wounds that feed shame, or grief that still feels unfinished.
Tonya frames work as a process of testing different ways of responding. Some sessions focus on skills for anxiety and panic, other times the work is about making sense of loss or repair after hurt. She offers straightforward feedback and helps people set realistic goals for change.
Her practice is based in Utah and sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to choose the best way to begin.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Tonya works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change patterns and respond differently to painful feelings. One common approach is focused skill work for anxiety and panic - practicing breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps that reduce immediate overwhelm and help people regain steadying control. Another approach looks at attachment and past hurts that feed shame and guilt; this involves naming linked memories, noticing triggers, and trying new ways of relating to those feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tonya collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what’s working, adjusts methods when needed, and helps people test different strategies during sessions and between meetings.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy life and removing travel time so meetings can be easier to schedule. The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. A clear plan is made together about session length and focus so therapy can fit into everyday routines without adding extra strain.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Utah, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and straightforward; she listens, points out patterns, and helps people try small, doable steps between sessions.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience in counseling and clinical work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in Utah; her practice is based in Utah.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.