Tonia

Ms Tonia Locklear

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults and couples in outpatient setting.”

About Me

I provide a supportive outpatient setting for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My aim is to create a space where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we can explore your concerns and find practical ways forward. I believe in working collaboratively to help you navigate life's challenges and foster well-being.

Approach

You’ll find our time grounded and practical, with space to name what’s most pressing and gentle prompts to try new ways of responding. In my Fayetteville office or through secure online sessions in English, we move at a pace that feels manageable — sometimes problem-solving in the room, sometimes practicing short mindfulness or skill-based steps between meetings. I focus on clear goals, safety, and small experiments that build confidence over time. This approach often fits people facing transitions, relationship strain, or recovery who want steady, supportive progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Social Work Services

    Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Sandhills Community College

Robeson Community College

Service Areas

Greater Vision Counseling and Consulting PLLC

In-person & Online

Fayetteveille

Fayetteville, North Carolina

United States