Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Tonya Carpenter, LCSW
Montana
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-42645
- NPI
- 1306364153
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Tonya 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
- Trauma focused
- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Tonya
Tonya Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Tonya also addresses parenting, anger, career strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Before her current role she worked in private practice and in hospital clinical settings. She has experience as a behavior intervention specialist for grades 6-12 and supporting adults with disabilities. Her Master of Social Work is from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in military and veterans affairs, and she draws on that background when working with service members.
Tonya tends to be direct and upfront in sessions. She asks clear questions to understand what is happening rather than making assumptions. Sessions use a client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused stance that emphasizes practical steps people can use day to day.
She incorporates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior approaches, and acceptance and commitment ideas to address symptoms and coping. Tonya also works with trauma-focused tools and supports people managing co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
Her aim is to help people build skills and improve quality of life through concrete strategies and collaborative planning. Readers are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Tonya uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT focuses on what matters most to a person and on small steps toward those goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tonya will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans based on what helps.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know exactly how a first session will be scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences when you schedule the first appointment to align practical needs with therapeutic goals.
CAreas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, career problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, client-centered and strengths-based style with solution-focused steps. She often asks straightforward questions to clarify what is happening and to plan practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience, including time in hospital settings, private practice, and work in school behavioral support.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for her practice.
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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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