Tonya Wacker , LPC, LPCC

Tonya Wacker is a licensed counselor based in Tennessee with 14 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, and major life transitions. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are.

Her practice addresses a wide scope of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and family difficulties, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals and those in alternative sexual cultures. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and also supports clients dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, first responder issues, and the effects of isolation or major life changes.

Tonya describes her approach as eclectic and creative, blending client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential exploration, and mindfulness-based work. Treatment is tailored to the unique strengths, values, and goals of each person so that practical coping skills and meaningful insight grow together.

She collaborates with clients to build realistic therapeutic plans focused on tangible progress and renewed engagement with life. Tonya also accepts international clients and provides sessions through a variety of remote formats to increase accessibility.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tonya Wacker integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so clients shape goals and pace; it helps people build self-understanding and confidence. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tonya works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. She partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions — by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging — offer flexibility for busy schedules, people who travel, and those living outside her immediate area. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session types to match comfort levels, and access licensed professionals from locations that might otherwise be limiting.