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Tonja Newkirk

Therapist(She/her)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’ve been in the helping field for over 10 years and have experience working with people looking for support with life challenges, such as adjustment, addiction, or mental health concerns. I enjoy working with young adult, adults, and families.

My approach to therapy

My approach is to help clients align their personal values and beliefs with a theoretical approach that validates them and helps them grow on their healing journey.

What you can expect from me

Clients should expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and learn new skills to navigate challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Medaille College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Schema, Behavioral, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English