Dr. Tonia Hoskins, LCSW, CSW
Licensed in Georgia · 8 years in practice
Dr. Tonia Hoskins helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, Georgia
- CSW007689 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1811514151 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Tonia
Dr. Tonia Hoskins helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience.
Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical change rather than jargon. She draws on client-centered methods that put the person's goals first. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills.
Emotion-focused ideas help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships.
Background and approach
Dr. Hoskins has a background in social work education and research. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s in social work from Georgia State University and a PhD from Walden University where her research examined African American women's clinical experiences with European American clinicians.
Her past roles include work as a forensic liaison, veterans department coordinator, clinical director, and quality assurance manager. She has experience supporting veterans during transitions and has provided services in agency settings and community programs. In sessions she listens for each person’s priorities and helps shape clear next steps.
She also focuses on cultural factors and aims to make care more accessible and relevant. Practical tools, mindful awareness, and motivational coaching are woven into conversations when helpful.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tonia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Tonia names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. The therapist creates space for someone to say what matters and then helps identify practical next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to change patterns that cause distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on how emotions shape relationships and helps people name feelings and shift interaction cycles when intimacy or connection is strained.Finding the right approach is often a process. The therapist will ask about your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together you can adjust the plan if something does not feel like a good fit, aiming for approaches that produce useful change in day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and relationship work. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short reflections, coaching-style support, or ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, among other issues such as parenting, ADHD, grief, and career stress.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, blending listening with actionable steps like coping skills, communication practice, and goal setting.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience and completed a PhD focused on African American women's experiences with clinicians, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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