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LaTonya Thomas, LCSW
Mississippi
LCSW - mood and life challenges
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About LaTonya
LaTonya Thomas is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 16 years of experience in clinical social work in Mississippi. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, and issues with sleep and eating. She also works with people coping with life changes, ADHD, caregiver strain, and aging or geriatric issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and solution-focused methods to identify unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes. She also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person's situation. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings.
LaTonya aims to be direct and honest in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and looks for patterns that keep problems going. Conversations are used to test new ways of thinking and acting, then adjust what isn’t working.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing mood disorders, trauma, Alzheimer-related and aging concerns, and caregiver stress. That experience informs practical strategies for daily life and problem solving. She supports people who need straightforward guidance and concrete tools.
To start, she asks about current challenges and goals, then creates a plan that sets small, achievable steps. Sessions emphasize skills you can practice outside appointments and ways to track progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
LaTonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map out the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems repeating, then tries concrete alternatives to change outcomes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating patterns, and coping with life changes.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and build practical steps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. Both approaches help set clear, short-term goals for work between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what seems most helpful and adapt methods based on a person’s goals and preferences. That collaboration helps decide if CBT, motivational interviewing, or a mix of strategies will fit best.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or errands. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, using video or phone when that suits the person, and practicing real-world skills between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Maryland, Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver or aging-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small behavior changes. Sessions often include skills practice and brief homework to try new responses between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 16 years of experience as a social worker supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, aging issues, and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an MS and is an LCSW (AR LCSW) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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