Tonya Walker, LPCC, LMHP

Tonya Walker is a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor (LPCC) and licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) practicing in New Mexico with ten years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and adjustment to life changes. She also addresses issues such as sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career pressure, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and matters related to LGBT identity and intimacy.

Her training includes a BA in psychology and Russian from the University of Oregon and a MA in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She has worked with people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and she has supported those facing post-traumatic stress and immigration-related challenges. She is licensed in Nebraska (LMHP) and New Mexico (LPCC) and sees clients from varied cultural backgrounds.

Tonya uses a client-centered approach at the core of her work. That means she starts by listening and by helping people name what matters to them. She also draws on trauma-focused methods to address reactions tied to difficult past events.

Sessions are practical and focused on goals the client sets. She helps people identify patterns that began in their family of origin and how those patterns affect current relationships and choices. Conversations typically include developing coping strategies, building self-understanding, and planning small experiments to test new ways of behaving.

Her style is straightforward and action-oriented. She supports people who want clearer thinking about their options, better management of intense emotions, and calmer interactions with others. For people juggling work, caregiving, or migration stress, she prioritizes approaches that fit day-to-day life and responsibilities.

How Tonya Uses Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Approaches Online