Tonya Gragg-McCoy

My communication style

My communication style is collaborative & person-centered. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where the client is the expert on their own life. My style is trauma-informed, meeting the client where they are to build a therapeutic alliance and facilitate goal-oriented change through Socratic questioning, generating insight & empowerment.

My journey to mental healthcare

One of the greatest gifts that we can give another is connection and understanding. I aim to do this in my professional work by destigmatizing mental health concerns and creating an environment where clients feel fully seen and heard. I strive to provide support, ensuring clients know they are not alone as they navigate personal challenges.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a personal process and, within a person-centered framework, is effective for fostering client autonomy and commitment. By utilizing decisional balance, I aim to work alongside clients in defining success based on their individual needs and experiences. This ensures goals are meaningful, achievable, and client-defined.

Our first session

The first visit is dedicated to getting acquainted and to providing space to tell your story in a non-threatening and non-judgmental environment. From this foundation of safety and rapport, the therapeutic alliance begins. The first session is a time to determine if it is a good match between therapist and client-based on individual factors and goals.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White