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MD, LCSW-C

Tonia Guzman, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Tonia

Tonia Guzman, MD, LCSW-C brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland, offering care for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She also works with issues related to relationships, intimacy, parenting, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with a broad range of related concerns such as attachment wounds, chronic illness and disability, panic attacks, and multicultural stressors. Her training combines medical and social work perspectives, which informs a holistic approach to clients' emotional and practical needs.

In sessions she emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate engagement, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances and goals. Tonia uses evidence-informed methods to support coping skills, motivation, and problem-solving, aiming to help clients clarify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and build practical strategies for daily life.

She encourages taking the first step toward change and works collaboratively to meet each client where they are while attending to their unique strengths and challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings that arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Motivational Interviewing supports ambivalence around change by enhancing personal motivation and strengthening commitment to goals.

Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to each person’s goals and preferences, and adapt techniques from these methods to suit the situation. This allows for a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints and support steady engagement with therapeutic work between live conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Tonia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, and many related areas such as chronic illness, panic attacks, and multicultural stressors.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Tonia blends client-centered care with structured therapies like CBT and ACT, focusing on respectful, sensitive collaboration and practical skill building to help clients reach their goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience providing mental health support and guidance in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with license number MD LCSW-C 14274 and practices in Maryland.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English