Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Tonia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tonia
Tonia Dalton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life changes. She works with individuals coping with trauma, grief, relationship strain, ADHD, mood disorders, and career concerns. Her approach aims to help people find steadiness and regain a sense of control.
She describes her counseling style as relaxed, practical, and encouraging. Sessions focus on learning how thoughts influence feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
Tonia helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with healthier ways of understanding problems. Acceptance plays a strong role in her work. She supports people in letting go of what they cannot change and in using their strengths to move forward.
That often means practicing new skills between sessions and building small, manageable habits that add up over time. Tonia has worked in settings that include grief and crisis as well as strength-building and empowerment programs. She draws on methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered therapy.
These tools are applied in ways that fit each person’s needs and goals. Open, honest communication matters to her. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s causing distress.
Early sessions are used to map out goals and decide on practical steps to reach them.
What Tonia works with
Everything Tonia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tonia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tonia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters most rather than fighting every difficult thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a problem-focused method that looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, anger, panic, and mood concerns and includes practical exercises to change thinking patterns and responses.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adapt based on what helps most. Together they decide which methods and pace fit the client’s needs and preferences rather than assuming a single path from the start.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls approximate face-to-face meetings when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or when a shorter, flexible contact fits a busy schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Tonia
What problems does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and mood issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is relaxed, practical, and encouraging. Sessions focus on clear goals, thought patterns, and real-world skills.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in grief, crisis, and strength-building settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the credential LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.