Therapist profile
Toni Willis, LMHC, LCMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
Continue with ToniAbout
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Toni
Toni Willis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC and LCMHC, who practices in North Carolina and has 13 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and substance concerns. She also addresses topics like grief, career questions, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
Her sessions focus on what people are actually dealing with day to day. She listens to current problems and helps identify unhelpful thought patterns. Then she uses straightforward strategies to change how those thoughts affect mood and behavior. Sessions are conversational and practical rather than technical or abstract.
Toni blends client-centered methods with evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people find clearer next steps. The work often includes short exercises, skill building, and checking which approaches are helping.
She aims to help people develop more effective coping skills for anger, grief, addiction-related issues, and ongoing stress. Toni also supports adults dealing with family problems, communication breakdowns, or major life transitions. Her practice notes additional focus areas such as aging issues, body image, cancer-related stress, divorce and separation, and gender dysphoria.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session options and logistics when you schedule. To begin, follow the site process to match and book a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Toni uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and understanding the adult's concerns. In practice that means sessions begin with a clear check-in and time to describe current stressors and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through small, practical exercises and skill practice. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone copes during crises. DBT tools are helpful when anger, intense moods, or relationship strain make daily life harder.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Expect some experimentation early on to see which skills and exercises are most helpful, with regular check-ins about progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote work, for example using brief homework tasks, guided mindfulness practices, and skills coaching between sessions to keep progress moving.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Toni works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and substance-related issues, among other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining client-centered listening with hands-on techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with diverse adult concerns including grief, addiction issues, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and is based in North Carolina with the licensure details shown as NY LMHC and NC LCMHC in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English; confirm practical details when you schedule.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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