Tonya Smith

Tonya Smith is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in person-centered and humanistic counseling. She believes that the strength of the counseling relationship is the key to successful outcomes, holding her clients in the highest regard. Tonya creates a nurturing space for individuals to process what may be keeping them stuck, helping them gain clarity to move forward in their lives. Her approach softens the sharp edges of the unknown, providing new perspectives and transforming uncertainty into hope. Together, clients can create meaningful and intentional change supported by genuine connection. Tonya guides each person back to their core values with acceptance and compassion, helping them navigate through challenging chapters while building a solid foundation for the future. She conducts 50-minute sessions and 90-minute Empowerment Groups that are compassion-focused, skill-based, and collaborative, centered around each client's unique counseling needs and goals. During the exploration of life themes, motivations, and various counseling skills, clients will find themselves better equipped to create new outcomes. It's natural to feel unsettled during times of change; however, Tonya fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental connection that eases burdens, fosters hope, and offers new perspectives. With a genuine counseling relationship, clients can find their way back to themselves and realize they are not alone in their journey.