- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Tonya
Tonya Boyd is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Idaho with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and LGBTQ concerns. Tonya emphasizes practical steps people can use to manage day-to-day pressures and feel more steady in their routines.
Tonya takes a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. She listens to what a person already knows about themselves and focuses on building skills that fit their life. That can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different ways of relating, and practicing small behavioral changes between sessions.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Tonya uses these approaches to address issues like attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, communication problems, and codependency in daily relationships.
She also supports people dealing with identity and intimacy questions such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, along with blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and separation or divorce. Sessions focus on usable strategies for those struggles rather than on labels.
Tonya practices from Idaho and conducts sessions in English. Her work is aimed at adults who want to understand how patterns from their past affect present choices and who prefer a practical, skills-focused conversation about change.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. This approach can help with anxiety, low motivation, and when old family patterns limit what someone wants to do.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, depression, and anxiety and includes practical homework between sessions.
Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how early relationship experiences affect current closeness and trust. This work can clarify patterns around abandonment, dependent or avoidant behaviors, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past to choose which methods to try. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, values-based choices, or exploring relationship patterns.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about available session types when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Idaho, Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family origins?
She helps people notice how attachment and abandonment patterns from family life influence current relationships and emotional responses.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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