Therapist profile
Toni Willis, LMHC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC, LCMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 004381; LCMHC, North Carolina / 17548
- NPI1770717696
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Toni
Toni Willis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC and LCMHC, practicing with 13 years of clinical experience. She works from North Carolina and supports adults dealing with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and anger.
She describes a direct, collaborative style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations look at what is getting in the way of daily functioning and what can be changed right now.
Toni uses client-centered work alongside cognitive-behavioral ideas. That means she listens to what matters most to each person and then helps identify thought patterns that keep problems going. Together a client and she try small, testable changes to thinking and behavior.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness strategies. Those tools can help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and noticing how automatic reactions feed into anger or anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to build readiness for change.
Toni has experience with a wide range of issues beyond mood disorders, including relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, LGBT issues, career problems, and compassion fatigue. She also lists additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric issues, body image, cancer, and communication problems.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work may find her approach useful. She asks clients to be active between sessions by trying behavior changes and reporting back on what helped and what did not.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Toni commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. Client-centered work means sessions begin with listening to what matters most and shaping goals around the client's priorities. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and practicing behavior changes that reduce distress. DBT skills offer concrete strategies for managing strong emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Toni will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She typically outlines what to try, reviews how it went, and adjusts the plan together based on results.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in the settings where they live. Ask about the available session options and how they might fit your routine before scheduling.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Toni works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, anger, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, using client-centered listening and practical skills work to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience providing mental health counseling to diverse populations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking to know whether video, phone, or other options are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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