Tonya Smith Counseling & The Group Room

Rooted in Humanistic theory, I provide whole-person, client-centered therapy. I use integrative skills and techniques from a collective of evidenced-based modalities as well as client-collaboration and insight. I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and unresolved trauma. Non-judgmental, inclusive, compassionate, and direct, this counseling will deepen your sense of self and broaden your perspectives. Offering Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Group Therapy ***** GROUP THERAPY **** Connection | Community | Emotional Wellbeing | Practical Skills Evidence-Based | Trauma-Informed | 90-Minute | In-Person A Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), with over 2,000 hours of group facilitation experience. DBT groups focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. My overall approach is grounded in person-centered therapy and guided by the belief that compassion and connection are essential for meaningful change. As a registered yoga teacher since 2006, I often integrate somatic practices for a more holistic, mind-body, trauma-informed experience. I am passionate about mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. I believe in the power of therapy and the unique benefits of group therapy to foster connection, healing, and self-awareness in a safe, supportive, and skill-building environment. ***GROUP SCHEDULE*** Men's Therapy Group: Tuesdays 12:15pm-1:45pm Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:45pm Women's Therapy Group: Thursdays 12:15pm-1:45pm *** GROUP DESCRIPTIONS *** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Skills, skills, skills. This group dives deep into all things DBT. Learn practical tools to navigate life’s ups and downs through mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm, DBT offers concrete solutions. Build emotional resilience in a safe, supportive community. Max of 10 participants. Men’s Therapy Group: A supportive space for men to connect, share, and grow. Explore evidence-based tools to shift unhelpful patterns, build self-awareness, and improve emotional and relational health. Topics include communication, boundaries, vulnerability, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Max of 10 participants. Women’s Therapy Group: A focused, supportive space for women to connect with each other and themselves. Learn, discuss, and practice therapy-based tools for self-empowerment, setting boundaries, emotional regulation, increasing self-compassion and self-awareness, and navigating all of life’s transitions. Max of 10 participants.