Tonya Mills

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.