Therapist profile
Tonya Walker, LPCC, LMHP
LPCC LMHP - Trauma and family related concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and family topics
About Tonya
Tonya Walker is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health professional practicing in New Mexico. She holds LPCC and LMHP credentials and has about 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and family and parenting topics.
Walker trained with a BA in psychology and Russian and an MA in Counseling. She has worked with people across the gender spectrum in both individual and group settings. Her background includes work with domestic violence, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress, as well as first responder and immigration-related concerns.
Her approach starts from client-centered therapy. She focuses on listening, learning what is and is not working, and helping clients set practical goals. Walker also draws on trauma-focused methods when addressing experiences of abuse or PTSD.
In sessions she helps people talk through coping strategies, improve sleep and self-esteem, and manage mood and anxiety symptoms. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy questions, and the stresses of parenting or caring roles.
She aims to increase self-awareness and self-understanding while guiding clients toward changes they want to make. The work is practical and paced to each person's needs, with a focus on clear goals and steady progress.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people identify what they want to change. It is useful for relationship strain, parenting stress, and improving self-understanding. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on safely addressing memories and symptoms related to abuse or PTSD and can help reduce the impact of those experiences on daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and practical.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to meet with a licensed professional from a different location when that is helpful.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, New Mexico
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family topics, and related issues such as sleep, self-esteem, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and goal setting, combined with trauma-focused methods when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working with individuals on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHP credentials and practices from New Mexico, with licensure noted in New Mexico and Nebraska.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as exact formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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