About | Learn to Live Again

Meet the Therapist

Tonya M. Andrews, MS, LPC, NCC, CAGCS

I am a certified trauma and grief specialist with experience in organ and tissue donation, hospice, the treatment of PTSD.

I am experienced in working with nurses and medical providers.

I understand the cultural and stigmas influencing veterans and first responders in their jobs, attempts to integrate in civilian life, and fears of seeking mental health treatment.

I am trained to utilize:

Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (tf-CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Attachment Theory
Narrative
Person-Centered
Rogerian Theory
Dual Process Model of Grief

Sometimes, life becomes heavy; you need someone to walk beside you and to truly listen to your needs. I am here to support and encourage you as we work together to help you overcome the challenges and life the weight of trauma and grief.

I am a mental health therapist, a nationally certified counselor, a certified trauma professional, and a certified advanced grief counseling specialist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and grief for clients ages 18 and up. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision.

My commitment is to providing client with compassionate care and excellent education. It's about helping clients learn more about themselves, their mind and body, and developing tools to learn to live again after traumatic and heartbreaking experiences.

When you find yourself experiencing what you hoped you would never have to endure, I am here to companion you in your journey. to healing.

My office is a safe and nurturing environment where you can feel heard and in control. I utilize a person-centered approach where I truly listen to your feelings and your needs. T

I will support you as we work together to find ways to help you heal.

My office is the place where you can drop off that heavy baggage and learn how not to pick it back up when you leave.