- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Skill focused
About Tonja
Tonja Erickson is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, stress, and the challenges that come with life changes. Tonja aims to make therapy practical and approachable for those feeling overwhelmed by big emotions or transitions.
Her work often centers on day-to-day stress, social anxiety, and workplace pressure. She helps people sort through relationship dynamics and communication problems without using jargon. Tonja also supports those coping with midlife changes, caregiver strain, and the lasting effects of family-of-origin issues.
Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and building realistic ways to manage symptoms. Tonja uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people develop coping skills, rebuild confidence, and reduce avoidance behaviors. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People come to her to work through grief, resolve guilt or shame, and clarify life purpose and career questions. She often helps clients facing control issues, commitment doubts, isolation or loneliness, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Tonja pays attention to emotional patterns that repeat across relationships.
Her style is caring and pragmatic. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients practice new behaviors between sessions. Tonja encourages small, manageable changes that add up to real improvement over time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Tonja uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people learn to notice anxious thoughts and test them against reality so anxiety has less control over daily life. Another method emphasizes behavioral change - practicing small steps that reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social and work situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tonja collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, values, and what feels manageable. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps the person make steady progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefits are flexibility and easier integration into a busy schedule - sessions can fit around work, caregiving, or travel without needing extra commute time. Online work can also make it simpler to check in for brief follow-ups, focus on skill practice, or continue therapy during life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem problems, and with coping during major life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and practical, focusing on clear steps and skills that clients can use between sessions.
What is her background and level of experience?
She has 25 years of experience working as a therapist and has supported people through a wide range of emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.