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Toni Willis, LMHC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About Toni
Toni Willis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, career changes, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship problems. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Her practice emphasizes practical approaches to everyday problems.
Toni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and follow what matters most to each person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness techniques come into play when someone needs skills for emotion regulation or staying present.
In a typical session she helps clients identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Then she and the client try small experiments or different responses to see what changes. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on skills people can use between meetings.
Toni also uses Motivational Interviewing when someone is unsure about making a change. That approach focuses on clarifying values and building motivation one step at a time. She aims to help people set concrete, attainable goals related to work, relationships, health, or coping.
People often come for help with life transitions, communication problems, intimacy issues, anger, bipolar mood concerns, or feelings of isolation. She has additional experience with aging and geriatric issues, body image, cancer-related concerns, and disaster-related coping. Her practice is practical, direct, and aimed at building tools that fit everyday life.
How Toni applies CBT, DBT and client-centered work online
Toni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients break cycles of unhelpful thought and behavior. CBT sessions focus on spotting specific thinking patterns, testing alternative thoughts, and practicing small behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.She also employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed. DBT work usually involves learning concrete skills for managing strong feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how she listens and sets priorities, with the client driving what matters most.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Toni works with each person to match methods to their goals and day-to-day needs. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques, and choose practical next steps.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can shorten commute time, allow a quick check-in during a break, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skills practice to an online setting so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Toni address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, career issues, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions focus on practical exercises and short experiments to change thinking and behavior.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Toni has 13 years of experience as a mental health counselor working with diverse adult concerns. Her work integrates client-centered methods with CBT and skills-based approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina with licensure tied to those credentials as noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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