“There are some things you can teach a therapist and some things you can’t.
Passion is one of those things you can’t teach. I could tell from the start that Tonya had an interest in the population she’d be serving and a genuine concern for their wellbeing. It was more than a job with a paycheck to her. It was a calling.
I have personally seen Tonya’s unique ability to relate to the at-risk population. Regardless of race, cultural background, age, or finances, Tonya can find common ground. She possesses an innate ability to quickly build rapport with those different from her.
Perhaps you’re looking for a therapist but are scared to open up to others. If that’s you, it’s pretty normal to have the “jitters” before starting counseling. Just so you know, I have full confidence in Tonya’s trustworthiness. You’ll feel safe talking about the personal details of your life with her.
What’s more, Tonya isn’t going to give up on you. When we worked together, our motto was “whatever it takes.” I have always felt that Tonya epitomizes that motto. She’ll walk with you through tough times and do what it takes for you to be a success.
An uncommon trait Tonya possesses is her drive for self-improvement. She’s constantly asking for ways to improve as a therapist, takes advice to heart and finds ways to do things even better than before.
I think such a trait is really important in a therapist. It makes sense that someone helping you with positive change in your life would also be concerned about positive change in their own life.
To top it off, Tonya is a team player. If you have the pleasure of having Tonya as your therapist, you can have confidence that she’ll be on your team and be your biggest fan!”