Dr. Tonia Hoskins , LCSW, CSW

Dr. Tonia Hoskins is the founder and owner of PEACE It's Priceless Mental Health Services and brings a depth of academic and clinical training to her work. She earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work from Georgia State University and completed a PhD at Walden University, where her research focused on the clinical experiences of African American women with European American clinicians. Dr. Hoskins holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Social Worker - reflecting her professional training and licensure.

Across a career that has included roles as a forensic liaison, educator to foreign dignitaries, veterans department coordinator, clinical director, and quality assurance manager, Dr. Hoskins has developed a broad skill set in clinical practice and program oversight. She has served more than 200 patients weekly and has particular experience providing mental health support to veterans, informed in part by her own service background.

Dr. Hoskins emphasizes the importance of relationships and honors each person’s experience and perspective when tailoring care. She is committed to advancing cultural competency through community engagement and research, and she works to expand access to services so that care is both equitable and effectively delivered.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Hoskins

Dr. Hoskins frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client’s own goals and perspective and helps people build self-understanding and confidence as they navigate stress, relationships, and life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical approach often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping skills. In addition, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her toolkit for addressing relationship and attachment concerns by helping partners and family members understand and reshape emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Hoskins works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors treatment by combining methods that align with each person’s situation so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions to occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical problem solving.