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Toni Hernalsteen, LMSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Toni

Toni Hernalsteen is a licensed LMSW in Michigan with 17 years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, and ADHD among other concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a collaborative, creative stance to therapy and aims to help clients discover motivation and practical ways to persevere through life changes and challenges. Her style blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered principles and mindfulness practices.

Toni adapts interventions to each person's needs, listening actively and shaping treatment around individual goals. She also draws on training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-related techniques to support recovery and growth.

Clients can expect a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate therapeutic relationship focused on building understanding and useful coping skills. Toni emphasizes tailoring sessions and treatment plans to what will work best for each person, and she encourages those taking the first step toward therapy with affirmation and practical guidance.

Approaches and what online therapy looks like

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress by focusing on what matters most to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, offering practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Toni works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques over time so the work aligns with each person’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. These options allow clients to connect from home or other locations, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Toni address?
Toni works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
What is Toni's general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and creative, combining client-centered listening with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients identify motivation and persevere through change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience providing therapy in individual, couples, and group formats.
What credentials and where is Toni licensed?
She holds the LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan. The licence number on file is MI LMSW 6801090847.
Does she offer services in other languages or work internationally?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Toni offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English