Tonya Saunders, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Tonya Saunders

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Depression

Life Transition

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Coaching

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Culturally Sensitive

Coaching

Existential

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tonya Saunders

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Master’s in Counseling from National University. I’ve worked in the mental health field for over 10 years as a children’s social worker and therapist. I offer assistance with managing stress, grief, depression, and anxiety. My approach I have experience assisting clients with rebuilding self-esteem. I provide a safe and structured, non-judgmental environment where you can sort through your life stressors. My focus I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My specialty is supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relational issues, women’s issues, grief, and stress. My communication style I use active listening, empathy, and clear communication to convey information and provide feedback effectively. My goals for you I want to encourage and empower clients to promote the change they seek within themselves. I am confident in my ability to help clients reduce their symptoms while assisting them in developing tools to better understand their behaviors.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1972938702

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Tonya Saunders work with?

Tonya Saunders works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tonya Saunders?

Tonya Saunders frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tonya Saunders on their profile.