Tonya Porter, LCPC, LCMHC - Therapist in Utah

Stress and panic
Grief and loss
Attachment concerns

About Tonya

Tonya Porter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with eight years of practice in Utah. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Tonya focuses on practical ways to cope with panic, mood changes, and relationship-related concerns such as attachment or abandonment worries.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and uses their strengths to address current problems. Sessions are aimed at building skills for managing symptoms like panic attacks, overwhelming guilt or shame, and low motivation.

Tonya draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work goal-oriented. She helps people break problems into smaller steps, practice new ways of responding, and track progress. This approach is often used for issues like post-traumatic stress, impulse control, and disturbances in body image or sexuality.

Over time Tonya helps clients clarify values and life purpose when people are facing midlife shifts or questions about direction. She also addresses communication problems and patterns linked to narcissistic dynamics when those come up in a person’s life. Her background supports work with grief, forgiveness, and rebuilding self-love after difficult events.

Clients can expect clear tasks between sessions and an emphasis on real-world practice. The aim is steady skill building rather than quick fixes. To begin, the site process asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

Tonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear skills and practical change. One common approach is skill-based cognitive work that helps people notice unhelpful thinking and practice alternative responses; this method is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure and behaviour change to reduce the impact of avoidance and phobic reactions; it can help when social situations or panic attacks interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match strategies to the client’s needs and preferences rather than prescribing a single path up front.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, handle quick check-ins, or attend without travel. Online work can also simplify practicing new skills between sessions and keeping short notes from sessions to track progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Body image Communication problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Utah, Kansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, attachment or abandonment concerns, and body image struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Tonya uses a collaborative, practical style that treats clients as experts on their story. The work emphasizes skill building and clear steps to manage symptoms and patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, mood issues, and related concerns.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in Utah. Sessions are offered from her practice based in Utah.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.