Alyssa Tonking, LPC

My name is Alyssa Tonking and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maricopa, Arizona. I specialize in working with insightful adults who are looking to better understand how their past experiences impact their present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. If you have found yourself repeating patterns in your life that are not serving you or are preventing you from reaching your goals, I’m here to tell you that things can be different - better - than they are today, and I’d love to help you achieve your definition of “better”.

I believe in second chances, which is why I’m also an ADOT and DHS approved provider for a variety of court ordered services for substance abuse and DUI charges. 

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in behavioral patterns, whether it be in addiction, unstable relationships, or self-destructive behaviors, and can’t quite figure out how to break the cycle. It’s often not until we build insight around how our past is still present, that we’re able to break free from it. We can do this in a number of ways, and some of my favorite approaches include targeting specific events that have become intrusive memories through EMDR, or targeting negative beliefs you hold about yourself that are not 100% true through CBT. 

Whatever your unique challenge or experience, I’m here to help you clear the past so you can get on with the present. Let this be your turning point to a more peaceful life.