- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused
About Tonya
Tonya Coleman Seimears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, and challenges such as self-esteem, parenting, and coping with life changes. Tonya also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood-related issues including bipolar disorder and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Texas.
Tonya draws on practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She uses those approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and set short-term goals. Conversations tend to focus on concrete steps and skills rather than abstract theory.
Her prior work includes individual, family, and group therapy across clinical, hospital, and school settings. Much of her experience has been with adolescents, young adults, and their families. That background informs how she plans sessions and how she talks about changes people can try between meetings.
In sessions she emphasizes self-awareness and clear communication. Expect straightforward discussion about behaviors, feelings, and practical strategies. Tonya aims to help people identify patterns that get in the way and test new ways of responding in everyday life.
People who are looking for help with anxiety, family conflict, parenting struggles, or mood concerns may find this approach useful. Before scheduling it can help to review how the clinician structures appointments and what short-term goals might look like.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. In online sessions this can mean reviewing real-life examples, practicing new responses, and setting homework to try between meetings.DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal communication. Over video or phone sessions she can teach and review breathing, grounding, and communication techniques, and check progress on skill use.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and steps that move a person toward those goals. Online meetings can be used to set measurable targets and track small wins week to week.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches to use based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion guides whether sessions focus more on skills practice, problem solving, or goal-driven planning.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions around daily life, make shorter check-ins possible, and allow work on skills from wherever it is easiest to attend a session.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, parenting challenges, addiction, trauma and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and set short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience providing therapy in clinical, hospital, and school settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.