Profile / United States
Toni Justice, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Toni
Toni Justice is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. She listens to what causes the problem, then works with the person to notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. Toni uses methods that encourage small, testable changes rather than abstract theory. Sessions aim to identify steps a person can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to look at thinking patterns and how they affect mood and behavior. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice their moment-to-moment experience. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits such as substance use or process addictions.
Toni also brings psychodynamic ideas into longer-standing issues, looking at past relationships that shape current patterns. She works with concrete problems such as communication breakdowns, control issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. She addresses shame, guilt, and feelings of isolation in straightforward terms.
Practical goals often include managing seasonal mood shifts, reducing panic or worry, improving communication skills, and creating an actionable plan for recovery from addictive behaviors. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire that highlights immediate concerns and goals.
How CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness translate online
Toni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on specific thoughts and behaviors and include homework-like experiments to try between meetings.Client-centered techniques mean the therapist listens and reflects to help a person clarify goals and what matters most. This approach supports setting practical steps and tracking progress over time. Mindfulness methods teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus, useful for stress, panic, and mood swings.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, then try them out and adjust as needed. That discussion helps decide whether to emphasize thought work, motivational strategies, or mindfulness practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a longer in-person visit is impractical. They can also let someone use less bandwidth or skip video when that works better for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like addiction and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversation-based, emphasizing identification of unhelpful thoughts and small behavioral experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Toni has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW-C credential and is licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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