Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Tonya Coleman Seimears, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 37766
- NPI
- 1366584955
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
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.
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution focused
About Tonya
Tonya Coleman Seimears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, grief, trauma and addiction. She also supports concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, and issues around sexuality and LGBT identity.
Her background includes individual, family, and group therapy in clinical, hospital, and school settings. Much of her work has been with adolescents and young adults, and she brings that experience into sessions with families and individuals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel more in control of daily life.
Tonya uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice that looks like identifying unhelpful thinking, learning skills for emotional regulation, and setting short-term achievable goals. She aims to make sessions direct and useful so people leave with something they can try between meetings.
She values self-awareness as a starting point for change and treats people with respect and honesty. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented, with attention to routines, relationships, and responsibilities that affect wellbeing. Tonya helps people notice strengths and remove practical barriers that get in the way of day-to-day functioning.
If you are thinking about starting, expect clear discussion of priorities in the first sessions and collaborative planning of next steps. Her Texas-based practice draws on years of work with young people and families while addressing adult concerns across life stages.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Tonya commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques in her practice. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals and track small changes. Choosing the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try, then adjust based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or removing travel time. It can also let people use video, audio, or other formats depending on what suits their comfort and bandwidth. Discussing logistics up front helps match session style to practical needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, parenting, grief, trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and sexuality among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She uses CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to teach skills and set short-term goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in settings such as clinics, hospitals, and schools.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Texas LCSW and practices in Texas.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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