Dr. Tonia Hoskins, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Tonia Hoskins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She also works with people facing caregiver strain, grief, relationship concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, and aging and geriatric issues. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people find concrete ways to cope and move forward.

Dr. Hoskins draws on eight years of clinical experience and holds a CSW and LCSW. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Georgia State University and a PhD from Walden University, where her research looked at African American women's clinical experiences with European American clinicians. Her background includes roles in forensic liaison work, veteran services coordination, clinical direction, and quality assurance in mental health agencies.

In therapy she focuses on listening closely and building on each person’s goals. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and make practical changes.

Sessions may include mindfulness and motivational interviewing to increase awareness and motivation for change. Emotionally-focused strategies can help when relationship or intimacy issues are central. The aim is to tailor sessions to what each person needs and to work at a pace that feels manageable.

Dr. Hoskins emphasizes cultural awareness and accessibility in her work. She supports people through life transitions, caregiver stress, and age-related concerns while paying attention to how culture and identity shape each person’s experience.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. The therapist follows what matters most to the client, reflects their experience, and helps them set realistic next steps. This approach is useful for emotional concerns, caregiver stress, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable parts and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and coping skills for stress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work through strong emotions that affect relationships and intimacy. It supports clearer communication about needs and helps reduce reactivity in charged moments.

Finding the right fit is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then suggest approaches to try. That collaborative process can be adjusted over time based on how sessions feel and what progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy should be confirmed with the therapist, since session formats were not specified in the biography. Ask which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for caregivers and older adults. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and motivational strategies to work over distance and help people apply new skills in daily life.