Tonya Harlan,

Hello! I am Tonya Harlan, LPC (she/her). Warm welcome!

If you are looking to talk to someone, that is already a step toward supporting yourself! I am so glad you are here and would be grateful for the opportunity to join you on your journey. Whenever you are ready, feel free to reach out!

My Therapeutic Approach and You

I support young adults (18 and older), LGBTQIA+ individuals, and adult females looking to heal and grow from past difficulties and traumas to live a more complete, healthy, and present life. I gravitate toward a person-centered therapy approach to help clients learn how to embrace their whole selves in a safe and non-judgmental space.

Everyone deserves a place to be seen and heard. I hope to provide that opportunity throughout all our sessions to help with reducing mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, adjusting to major life transitions, women’s issues, processing traumas, exploring LGBTQIA+ topics, managing relationships, and learning what it means to fully be yourself.

I also offer counseling for attachment issues, body image, codependency, eating disorders/disordered eating, family conflict, health & wellness goals, grief, gifted youths and adults, self-esteem, coping, and stress.

Specialties and Techniques in Therapy

My training and experience include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT-Informed), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gender Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Panic Disorder, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Trauma-Informed, Feminist Focused/LGBTQIA+ Focused, and Women’s Issues.

My Background

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hold a Master’s in Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. I have worked and trained in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, which have helped me learn to provide evidence-based, personalized support to each client.

About Me

I am a PA native and love activities that involve being cozy or enjoying nice weather – think iced coffee, fantasy novels, video games, paddle boarding, a nice meal on the patio, or a leisurely walk in the woods. I enjoy celebrating Pride Month every year and hanging out with my friends as often as possible.

PA License #PC017381

Tonya Harlan’s Availability

Tonya Harlan offers in-person therapy at the State College therapy office and online therapy sessions for anyone in Pennsylvania.