Tonya Coleman Seimears , LCSW

Tonya Coleman Seimears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a clinical social work credential indicating specialized training to provide psychotherapy and support. With 16 years of experience, she has worked in clinical, hospital, and school settings, offering individual, family, and group therapy to people facing a range of challenges.

Her clinical work has focused heavily on adolescents, their families, and young adults, and she has experience addressing depression, anxiety, family and relationship concerns, self-esteem, and goal setting. She blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Tonya emphasizes self-awareness as a starting point for meaningful change and views the therapeutic process as a supportive environment for exploration. She approaches each person with respect, compassion, and honesty, aiming to nurture strengths and help individuals overcome barriers that affect their functioning and wellbeing. Her goal is for people to feel seen, heard, and understood in every session, and she welcomes the opportunity to partner with clients on their path toward growth.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online therapy

Tonya integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her work in ways that translate well to remote sessions. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support people dealing with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to help clients set achievable goals and build on existing strengths, often focusing on small, practical steps that lead to change. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Tonya will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location, to maintain continuity of care, and to use the format that best supports each person’s comfort and participation.