Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Tonya Jones, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW20703
- NPI
- 1720559149
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Direct person-centered care
- Skills for emotion regulation
- Trauma and PTSD support
About Tonya
Tonya Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with ten years of clinical social work experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family troubles, depression, and major life changes.
She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means she has seen short-term crisis needs and longer-term recovery work. Her approach in sessions is direct and person-centered, focusing on a person's strengths rather than on labels.
Tonya uses practical interventions to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She draws from techniques that teach new coping skills, improve emotion regulation, and help process traumatic experiences. Sessions typically include clear skill practice and concrete steps to try between meetings.
She has experience with people affected by domestic abuse, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, and post-traumatic stress. Tonya aims to help clients reduce overwhelming symptoms and build routines and habits that support daily functioning.
Her work is goal oriented and interactive. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, collaborative planning, and attention to what is realistic for their life and schedule. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to clarify goals and next steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Tonya draws on evidence-based approaches that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on building emotion regulation skills. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses; these methods are useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Dialectical behavior strategies teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors, which can help with anger, addictions, and self-harm urges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tonya will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process guides whether to emphasize skill training, trauma processing, or a mix of methods on an ongoing basis.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a hectic week and keeping therapy consistent during life transitions. The biography does not list supported session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online meetings can make it easier to keep appointments around work, childcare, or short breaks, and they allow therapists and clients to review homework, practice skills in real time, and adjust plans based on how the work is going.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and person-centered with a strengths focus. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in social work roles across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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