Toni Childs, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Toni is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Great news, Toni is accepting new clients!: She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

More about Toni

32 years' experience
Female
LMFT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working with my license since 1993 in California. Before that I worked as a Crisis Counselor since 1986 in California. I've been doing counseling for 35 years. I have worked with all ages and all ranges of concerns. I have worked with marriage, families, couples, teens, individuals. I've worked with trauma and emotional abuse. I specialize in Marriage Counseling and Family issues, Teens PTSD, OCD, Domestic Violence, Anger Management but will work with most ranges of issues.

My Counseling style is warm and respectful. I'm a good listener and I interact with my Patients. I treat everyone with respect and compassion. I do not believe in labeling anyone....we are all human and that is our label.

It takes courage to work on being the best you that you can be and having the best life you can have. When you are ready I am here to empower you and support you.

Looking forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Imago Relationship Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Toni Childs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992971956.

LMFT · California · 45610 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Toni Childs offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Toni Childs works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Toni Childs speak?

Toni Childs speaks English.

How many years of experience does Toni Childs have?

Toni Childs has 32 years of experience.

Where is Toni Childs licensed to practice?

Toni Childs is licensed to practice in California.

Does Toni Childs accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Toni Childs accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Toni Childs offer?

Toni Childs offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Toni Childs?

Toni Childs can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Toni Childs?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.