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Tonya Jones, LCSW
Mississippi
LCSW - Stress and Grief support
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Tonya
Tonya Jones is an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker in Mississippi with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and work through depression and life changes. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and related emotional challenges.
Her approach starts with listening and working from the client’s perspective. She uses clear, practical techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and shift small habits. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on steps that can be tried between meetings.
Tonya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that maintain distress. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. Mindfulness tools are introduced to help with strong emotions and stress management.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goal setting and decision points. This makes it easier to test new strategies and measure progress. The work often includes simple exercises to practice new responses to old problems.
People who come to her can expect straightforward conversation about what’s working and what isn’t. Tonya encourages practical next steps and checks in on how new strategies fit into everyday life. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and try different responses. CBT sessions online focus on small experiments and clear homework, such as tracking thoughts or testing a new behavior between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on each person's priorities and choices, letting the client set goals and the pace of work. Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to manage strong feelings and reduce stress during the week.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tonya will help clients clarify their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to prioritize. She checks in on whether particular techniques are useful and adapts the plan based on results and client feedback.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed. It also supports continuing work while managing caregiving, medical appointments, or chronic illness without promising a specific service type.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small behavior changes. Sessions include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience providing mental health support and holds an MS LCSW license in Mississippi.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Mississippi and practices under the LCSW credential listed on her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
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 are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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