Licensed clinical social worker recordMississippi
LaTonya Thomas, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Mississippi
- LCSW, licence C5972
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 31704
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 11528-C
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW22932
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904015147
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence SWI.LW.61423143
- NPI
- 1861701740
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
These details come from information LaTonya supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and client-centered
About LaTonya
LaTonya Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping. She also addresses parenting, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the practical strains of life change and caregiver stress.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that help with daily functioning. She uses client-centered conversation to understand each person's priorities and builds on that foundation with cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
LaTonya also draws on solution-focused work to set clear short-term goals and motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. When helpful, she brings psychodynamic ideas into discussions about patterns that repeat over time. The mix depends on what a person needs in session.
People can expect direct, honest feedback and a focus on problem solving. LaTonya helps people identify small, concrete steps they can take between appointments. She pays attention to how work, family, health, and community pressures affect everyday coping.
Her background includes many years working with adults across a range of challenges, including aging and geriatric issues and post-traumatic stress. She provides practical guidance aimed at improving day-to-day life and relationships.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
LaTonya uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to structure online sessions. Client-centered work means conversations focus on the person's priorities and perspectives so therapy follows what matters most right now. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills that help with mood, anxiety, sleep, and routines.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify reasons for change and build commitment to practical steps. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early sessions. She will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets someone attend from a location that works with their day, or choose a phone or video option based on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to those practical arrangements so the work stays focused on improving everyday functioning.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Maryland, Arkansas, Florida, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct. She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and goal-focused strategies to tackle everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a social worker working with adults on a wide range of issues including aging and post-traumatic stress.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the credential MS LCSW, AR LCSW and is based in Mississippi.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers