Dr. Tonia Hoskins, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Tonia Hoskins helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and family challenges. She also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, mood concerns, and life transitions. Dr. Hoskins practices in Georgia and brings eight years of clinical experience to her work. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials. Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationships and attachment come up. Dr. Hoskins earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Georgia State University and completed a PhD at Walden University. Her doctoral research explored African American women’s clinical experiences with European American clinicians. That background informs how she listens and asks questions. She has worked in a range of roles, including forensic liaison, veterans department coordinator, clinical director, and quality assurance manager. She has experience offering services to veterans and has taught and consulted in diverse settings. In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. She mixes talk, targeted strategies, and mindfulness or motivational interviewing when useful. The goal is to help people manage symptoms and move toward clearer goals they set together.

How Dr. Hoskins Uses Talk Therapy Online

Dr. Hoskins often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing symptoms day to day.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which means she follows the person’s lead and offers empathy and reflective listening. That approach helps people feel heard and decide what goals matter most. When relationship patterns or attachment come up she may draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to work on emotional connection and communication.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what the client finds helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and interactive work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and texting offer quick check-ins, written reflections, or support between longer conversations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.