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LPCC, LMHP

Tonya Walker, LPCC, LMHP

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy
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About Tonya

Tonya Walker is a licensed mental health professional practicing in New Mexico with ten years of clinical experience. She holds an MA in Counseling and works from a person-centered foundation that prioritizes each client's perspective and goals.

Background and approach

Her background includes addressing a wide range of concerns such as trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit concerns among other challenges. Tonya blends client-centered work with trauma-focused techniques to help people build insight, self-compassion, and practical coping strategies.

She has experience with domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, multicultural and immigration-related issues, first responder stress, and family of origin dynamics. Tonya emphasizes collaboration, guiding clients to identify what is or is not working and supporting steps toward meaningful change.

Licensed in New Mexico and Nebraska as LPCC and LMHP, she offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her practice accommodates a range of delivery methods to fit different schedules and preferences, aiming to make therapeutic support accessible and tailored to individual needs.

Client-centered and trauma-focused care online

Tonya uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of sessions, listening carefully and helping people articulate their goals and values so that treatment reflects what matters most to them. This style supports work on self-awareness, self-compassion, and practical problem solving for life changes and everyday stress.

She also employs trauma-focused therapy when processing past harm or post-traumatic stress is important. That approach concentrates on understanding trauma's effects, building safety and coping skills, and gradually working through traumatic memories with care to reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tonya partners with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access therapeutic support from locations inside and outside New Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tonya commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics such as sleeping and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, adding trauma-focused methods when relevant to help process difficult experiences and build coping strategies.
How much experience does she bring to practice?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as LPCC and LMHP with licence details NM LPCC CTB-2022-0978 and NE LMHP 5337, and is based in New Mexico.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Nebraska, New Mexico

Languages

English

What Tonya can help with

Tonya Walker works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Tonya works with clients on the gender spectrum on concerns including trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, and sexual trauma.

How Tonya approaches therapy

Tonya's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Tonya is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in New Mexico, with 10 years of clinical experience.