Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
A graduate of Central Methodist University, Tonya Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor, bringing over 10 years experience in working with adults and adolescents facing severe and persistent mental illness. Her professional journey includes four years providing psychosocial rehabilitative services at BJC Behavioral Health, five years serving as the Community Director and Therapist at Mineral Area CPRC and two years providing marital and relationship counseling services in her private practice Growth in Healing Counseling.
Being certified by Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), Tonya has dedicated the past five years to working in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals who have commited sex offenses at Mineral Area CPRC and the Missouri Sex Offender Program within the Department of Corrections.
Tonya’s passion for helping others drives her work, making her a steadfast advocate for mental health and rehabilitation. It is her belief that if we meet people where they are, greatness blooms.
Outside of her career, Tonya is a devoted wife and mother of two. Married for eight years, she enjoys spending her free time cheering on her children and other students at sporting events and supporting their endeavors. She is honored to serve in the local church and is commited to her community’s overall wellness.
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Tonya Mills earned her degree from Central Methodist University and practices in Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding the credential MO LPC 2018012644. She brings seven years of clinical experience supporting both adolescents and adults who face severe and persistent mental health challenges.
Her clinical background includes work providing psychosocial rehabilitative services at BJC Behavioral Health, serving as Community Director and therapist at Mineral Area CPRC, and offering marital and relationship counseling through her private practice, Growth in Healing Counseling. Tonya is certified by the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) and has spent the past five years focused on treatment and rehabilitation for individuals who have committed sex offenses, working with Mineral Area CPRC and the Missouri Sex Offender Program within the Department of Corrections.
Tonya approaches her work with a passion for mental health and rehabilitation, believing that meeting people where they are can allow growth and healing to emerge. She combines clinical skill with a steady, supportive presence to advocate for her clients as they work toward their goals.
Outside of her professional life, Tonya is a devoted wife and mother of two and has been married for eight years. She enjoys cheering on her children and other students at sporting events, serves in her local church, and remains committed to the overall wellness of her community.
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A major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the communication method that fits their routine and comfort level, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to maintain consistency in care amid busy schedules.
All sessions are provided by licensed professionals, and if a different therapeutic match is desired, clients have the option to switch to another therapist. Online therapy can be a convenient way to access skilled support for everyday mental health needs.
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