Tonja Stewart

Hello! My name is Tonja Stewart, and welcome to my bio! I am a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years. I work primarily with adults 18+ in areas of depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, grief and loss, and family/relationship struggles.

If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating deep grief, or fighting a daily battle with anxiety, know you don't have to hold it alone. You deserve a space where you are truly heard. In our sessions, we will utilize a multi-theoretical approach, combining the practical thought-shifting tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the emotional regulation and mindfulness strategies of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This means you won't just talk about your pain - you will leave with concrete, real-world tools to calm your nervous system, process your history, and manage intense emotions when they hit.

Together, we will create a safe, judgment-free space to honor your experiences, heal, and build a resilient path forward. You are the expert on your own life, and my role will be to walk alongside you, honoring your unique pace and lived experience. Let's work together to help you feel grounded and hopeful again!

My primary approach to therapy is Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), where the focus is on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and influence each other; however, it is also my belief/practice that a multi-therapeutic approach can be very effective regarding the treatment of a condition or in providing comprehensive care (psychoanalysis, psychoeducation, holistic, family-focused, etc.).

It is my goal that my clients will walk away from therapy with the following: Improved self-awareness and self-improvement (a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including underlying patterns and issues), the development of healthy(ier) coping mechanisms, and feelings of empowerment and personal growth.