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Tonya Carpenter, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMontana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Tonya

Tonya Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana who centers her work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and ADHD, among other concerns.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience and a pragmatic, direct style that pairs clear questions with a warm, nonjudgmental stance. Tonya emphasizes that people are not broken but are doing their best with the tools they have, and she partners with clients to improve quality of life and coping skills.

Her background includes hospital-based counseling, six years in independent practice, and roles supporting behavior in school settings and adults with disabilities. Tonya trained with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and draws on evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, along with client-centered and attachment-informed approaches.

She also incorporates trauma-focused methods when relevant. Her practice supports work on co-occurring disorders, substance use, PTSD, mood concerns, communication and anger management, and other life stressors, using strengths-based, solution-focused techniques to meet clients where they are.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Tonya uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. She also employs dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship challenges arise.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Tonya works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a plan that may draw from CBT, DBT, and client-centered or attachment-informed ideas to best support progress over time.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers greater flexibility for fitting care into busy schedules and different lifestyles. These options make it easier to stay consistent with sessions, check in between meetings when needed, and access licensed professionals from anywhere in Montana where the therapist practices.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Tonya works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the general therapy style and approach used?
The approach is pragmatic and collaborative, combining a direct, upfront style with a warm, nonjudgmental stance. Therapeutic work is strengths-based and solution-focused while also drawing on evidence-based methods as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has seven years of clinical experience, including hospital counseling, independent practice, and work in school settings and with adults with disabilities.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with the credential MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-42645.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or for international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English

What Tonya can help with

Tonya Carpenter works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Tonya has worked in the school setting as a behavior intervention specialist for grades 6-12 and has worked with adults with disabilities.

Tonya works with clients with co-occurring disorders and substance use.

How Tonya approaches therapy

Tonya's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Tonya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Montana, with 7 years of clinical experience.