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Dr. Tonia Hoskins, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Tonia

Dr. Tonia Hoskins brings focused support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, grief, intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She combines clinical skill with lived experience to help clients navigate complex emotional and life challenges. With an LCSW and CSW and eight years of clinical practice, Dr.

Hoskins draws on person-centered values alongside evidence-based modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Her background includes academic research on cultural dynamics in clinical care and professional roles that ranged from clinical leadership to veteran-focused services.

This mix of research, administrative experience, and direct care informs a sensitive, culturally aware approach. Clients can expect an emphasis on understanding each person’s perspective and collaborating to identify practical strategies and meaningful goals.

Dr. Hoskins works from a strengths-based stance, seeking to expand access and cultural competence in mental health care while tailoring interventions to what best fits a client’s needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support

Dr. Hoskins frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building concrete skills to manage mood, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and coping strategies that can reduce reactivity to stress and improve emotional regulation.

She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. Together with clients she explores which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits each person rather than forcing a single style.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to receive regular support around work, caregiving, or geographic constraints while maintaining continuity of care. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these formats to focus on practical coping skills, emotional processing, and goal-oriented work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family matters, grief, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends client-centered principles with practical, evidence-based techniques such as CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience, has worked in clinical leadership roles, coordinated veteran services, and completed academic research on cultural aspects of clinical care.
Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia with GA LCSW CSW007689.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Tonia can help with

Dr. Tonia Hoskins works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How Tonia approaches therapy

Tonia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Tonia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 8 years of clinical experience.

Tonia is a two time graduate from Georgia State University, where she received a bachelor's and master's degree in social work.

Tonia is a PhD graduate from Walden University, where she completed her research in the exploration of the African American woman's clinical experience with European American clinicians.