Dr. Tonia Hoskins, LCSW, CSW

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Experienced social worker focused on personal stories

Details

Name	Dr. Tonia Hoskins
Credentials	LCSW, CSW
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	8

About Tonia

Dr. Tonia Hoskins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She works with people facing grief, mood disorders, ADHD, caregiving strain, and life transitions.

She brings eight years of clinical experience to each appointment and uses practical strategies people can use between sessions. Her approach centers on listening to each person’s story and shaping care around their goals.

Background and approach

She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe life events and Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when it helps someone spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dr.

Hoskins trained in social work at Georgia State University and completed doctoral research at Walden University on African American women’s experiences with clinicians. She has experience in forensic liaison roles, veterans coordination, and clinical leadership in mental health agencies. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth way of working.

Sessions are offered from Georgia and are conducted in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. The process aims to match people to a therapist whose style and methods align with their goals.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Tonia works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tonia among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tonia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tonia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and client-centered work online

Dr. Hoskins combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate a person from the problem so they can try new meanings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to test different responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client talk about goals and preferences early on, then pick or blend methods that fit. That makes sessions feel relevant and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people send brief updates or work through smaller challenges between longer sessions. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit work, caregiving, and busy schedules.

Common questions about this listing

What types of concerns does she address?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and related mood or caregiving challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and story-focused. She listens to each person’s perspective and helps reshape unhelpful patterns through practical work.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of clinical experience, held roles in clinical leadership and veterans coordination, and completed doctoral research on African American women’s clinical experiences.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Georgia.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How is pricing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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