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Tonya Boyett-Etheridge, LCSW
Texas
LCSW in Texas - stress and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Emotion work
- Communication skills
About Tonya
Tonya Boyett-Etheridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Tonya also pays attention to communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is causing trouble now. Sessions aim to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try simple alternatives, and practice new ways of responding. The tone is practical and faith-informed when that matters to the client.
Her background includes clinical and supervisory roles in mental health, work in medical settings including critical care, hospice support, and service as a contractor supporting Air Force community members through relocation and related stresses. That history shapes how she approaches grief, trauma recovery, and high-stress medical situations.
Tonya blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy in her work. She describes therapy as a place to talk through guilt, shame, and relational strain while building clearer communication skills and self-understanding.
Faith is an important part of her own life and can be part of sessions when a client wants that perspective. If a client does not share the same faith, she will still work with their beliefs and priorities. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can explore feelings like guilt, shame, or grief in a clear way. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize patterns in relationships and communication and then try different interaction strategies to improve connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with a client to choose which methods to focus on based on their goals and daily demands. That process looks like discussing priorities, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting if something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while testing skills and strategies between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also works on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test simple alternative responses, and build practical skills for daily life.
What is her experience working with clients?
She has 10 years of experience as an LCSW and has worked in medical settings, mental health crisis services, hospice, and with an Air Force community contractor role.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in Texas.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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