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Tonya Boyd, LCMHC, LCPC
Idaho
Licensed counselor - Stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed work
About Tonya
Tonya Boyd is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Idaho with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Tonya focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-informed methods. Sessions tend to be structured and skills-focused, with space to talk through how thoughts, emotions, and behavior interact. She helps people set small, achievable goals and practices to test new responses to old patterns.
Tonya also uses client-centered listening and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation or interpersonal stress is prominent. That can mean working on distress tolerance skills, communication strategies, and ways to rebuild trust after repeated disappointments. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how they shape current relationships.
Her experience includes assisting people with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, body image and blended family stress. Tonya also addresses topics often left out of mainstream care, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, and the specific stresses caregivers face.
She practices in Idaho and provides services in English. The model she uses emphasizes clear steps, regular check-ins, and measurable actions so progress can be tracked over time.
How CBT, ACT, and attachment work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought that lead to distress and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. It is practical and goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take action despite uncomfortable feelings. It involves values clarification and simple exercises to increase psychological flexibility, which can help with avoidance and motivation problems.
Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions to others. In therapy this can mean mapping relationship expectations, practicing different ways of communicating, and building new routines to alter long-standing patterns.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals and current struggles, then suggest one or a mix of methods and check in about what is most helpful. Clients and the therapist adjust plans based on what works in practice.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss with the therapist how sessions can be arranged to match work, caregiving, or health constraints.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Idaho, Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Sessions focus on practical exercises and homework to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults from a range of backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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