LaTonya Thomas

LaTonya Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and workplace or career challenges. She brings a straightforward and caring approach so clients know what to expect. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps for daily life. With 16 years of experience, LaTonya has worked with people from many backgrounds. She has particular experience with aging and geriatric concerns, Alzheimer-related issues, caregiver stress, and mood disorders. She also helps those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressure, sleep and eating problems, and compassion fatigue. Her style is honest and direct while remaining nonjudgmental. She listens first to understand each person’s situation. Then she helps people identify patterns, try new ways of coping, and set achievable goals. LaTonya uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. That can include client-centered work to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to support difficult changes. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies when they fit. Clients can expect practical strategies to use between sessions and straightforward conversation in the room. LaTonya aims to help people better understand how they respond to stress and to build skills for managing everyday challenges. Her practice is based in Mississippi and sessions are conducted in English.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

LaTonya uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit everyday life. Client-centered work means the session follows the person’s concerns and priorities, letting the client set the pace and topics. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can lead to short practical exercises between meetings.

She also uses motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. That approach helps clarify personal reasons for change and strengthens motivation without pressure. Choosing the right mix of methods is a shared process - she will work with each person to decide what feels most useful based on goals and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it convenient for balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities, and LaTonya will help tailor session focus and exercises to what works best for each person.