Tonya Parrish, LPC

Tonya Parrish is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and addiction. She works with adults on relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and life transitions. Tonya also supports people dealing with ADHD, career strain, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related issues.

She brings 15 years of experience in mental health and substance use services. Her style is person-centered and compassionate, with a practical, solution-focused emphasis. In sessions she listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and steps they can try between meetings.

Tonya uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change, and narrative therapy to rethink personal stories. Solution-focused methods guide short-term goals and measurable progress.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Tonya frames recovery as possible and centers the person rather than a diagnosis. She aims to support people as they manage emotions, repair relationships, and regain stability.

To begin, prospective clients complete a matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Tonya uses client-centered therapy to put the person and their priorities at the center of work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people decide what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Tonya will help clients choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts techniques based on what is working and what the client wants to achieve.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, and travel, and they can reduce time spent commuting. Talk with the therapist about session length, timing, and whether shorter check-ins or standard sessions work better for your schedule.