Dr. Tonia Hoskins , LCSW, CSW

Dr. Tonia Hoskins (formally Nixon) is the owner and founder of PEACE It's Priceless Mental Health Services and brings a deep commitment to culturally informed care. She earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work from Georgia State University and completed a PhD at Walden University, where her research explored the clinical experiences of African American women with European American clinicians. Dr. Hoskins holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes Clinical Social Worker - which reflect her advanced training and professional licensure.

With eight years of clinical experience, she has worked broadly across mental health systems and serves a high volume of clients, historically supporting over 200 patients weekly. Her professional roles have included work as a forensic liaison, educator to foreign dignitaries, veterans department coordinator, clinical director, and quality assurance manager. As a veteran herself, Dr. Hoskins has particular experience providing care during veterans' final transitions and understands military-related concerns.

Dr. Hoskins emphasizes the importance of relationships and honors each person's perspective and lived truth. She focuses on enhancing cultural competency through community engagement and research and prioritizes increasing access to services for diverse populations, aiming to ensure equitable and effective delivery of mental health care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Hoskins draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide online work in ways that meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their thoughts and feelings and is often used for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and grief. CBT addresses patterns of thinking and behavior by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional patterns within relationships, supporting couples and family members working on connection, intimacy, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hoskins works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals guide this exploration to ensure a good therapeutic match.

Online therapy with Dr. Hoskins is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go, support continuity during life changes, and allow people to choose the communication style that works best for them.