Tonya Meeks, LMFT
- Family systems focus
- Creative therapy methods
- 16 years experience
About Tonya Meeks
She brings extensive experience in dual diagnosis, addiction, and complex trauma, and has worked across settings that include private practice as well as residential and primary psychological treatment programs. That background informs a systems-oriented approach that often centers the family as part of the healing process while attending closely to individual needs.
Tonya blends depth psychotherapy with elements of drama therapy and performance-informed methods, offering a direct yet empathetic style that values intuition and creative expression. She enjoys working with artists and other creatives, believing that cultivating a person’s creative capacities can be an important avenue for growth and self-understanding.
Her clinical specialties include stress and anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, career challenges, and executive coaching. She also addresses a wide range of related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, family of origin and family problems, fatherhood and fertility matters, HIV/AIDS, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
Tonya has developed focused work with individuals and families affected by autism, collaborating with parents and children on the spectrum to enhance communication, empathy, and development through tailored therapeutic and creative interventions. Since becoming a mother and navigating infertility and single parenthood herself, she brings particular sensitivity to clients facing infertility, parenting transitions, and the emotional complexities of motherhood.
Throughout her practice, Tonya aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She positions herself as a steady presence alongside clients as they pursue greater resilience, creativity, and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tonya Meeks have?
Tonya Meeks has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Tonya Meeks a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tonya Meeks holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 53591.
In which languages does Tonya Meeks provide therapy?
Tonya Meeks provides therapy in English.
Where is Tonya Meeks located?
Tonya Meeks is located in California.
How can I work with Tonya Meeks as my therapist?
Clients can work with Tonya Meeks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tonya Meeks work with international clients?
Tonya Meeks does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tonya Meeks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, clients can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or maintain continuity during life changes.
Licensed professionals provide these services, and individuals may choose a different therapist at any time if they prefer a new fit. For many people, remote therapy offers an accessible and practical path to ongoing mental health and personal growth.