Tonya Porter , LCPC, LCMHC

Tonya Porter is a licensed counselor practicing in Utah with eight years of professional experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and grief. She holds LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credentials, reflecting formal training in assessment and evidence-based interventions. Her clinical focus includes helping clients cope with stress and anxiety, process experiences of trauma and abuse, and navigate grief and loss while also supporting motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Tonya approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome challenges. She emphasizes practical steps and collaborative planning to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Taking the first step to seek change often requires courage, and Tonya aims to provide steady support and encouragement throughout that process, helping clients build skills, clarify goals, and increase resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Tonya Porter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's needs. She often employs skills-focused strategies that teach practical coping tools for managing stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns - these approaches help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop concrete skills for day-to-day life. She also applies trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety and gradual processing of difficult experiences, supporting healing for those affected by trauma and abuse. In addition, Tonya offers focused support for grief and loss, helping clients navigate mourning, adjust to change, and find ways to rebuild meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tonya collaborates with clients to determine which techniques fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She works together with each person to set priorities, try interventions, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or while traveling, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.