Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Tonia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tonia
Dr. Tonia Hoskins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, mood concerns, and life changes. She brings eight years of clinical experience and works with adults on issues such as depression, relationship struggles, parenting stress, ADHD, and caregiver fatigue.
She earned a bachelor of social work and a master of social work from Georgia State University. She also completed a PhD at Walden University where her research looked at African American womens clinical experiences with European American clinicians.
Background and approach
Her background includes roles as a clinical director, quality assurance manager, and veterans department coordinator. In sessions she focuses on listening first, then helping people identify what matters most to them. She uses clear tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, emotionally-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to address practical problems.
Expect straightforward, skill-based conversations and actionable steps between meetings. Her practice emphasizes cultural awareness and making services more accessible. She has experience working with veterans and with community outreach and education.
She also supports people navigating complex family and relationship concerns without assuming a single solution. Dr. Hoskins offers sessions in English and provides care to people located in Georgia.
Her professional credentials include LCSW and CSW.
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
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Tonia lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and priorities. Online sessions allow the therapist to listen closely and tailor conversations to what matters most to the client, helping people set practical goals and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions these skills are practiced in real time and paired with between-session exercises to help manage anxiety, anger, depression, and mood symptoms.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple breathing and awareness exercises. These practices can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation when people feel overwhelmed.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on how the strategies are helping and what goals the person sets.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or people who prefer written communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Tonia
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, and other mood- and life-change related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and listening-focused. She blends client-centered conversation with skill-building techniques and mindfulness to address daily challenges.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has served in roles such as clinical director, quality assurance manager, and veterans department coordinator.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.