Therapeutic Expertise:

Holding a Master’s degree in Social Work and enriched by a diverse professional background, Tonie is wholeheartedly dedicated to fostering meaningful and lasting change in the lives of clients. Tonie’s therapeutic approach integrates a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Addiction Counseling, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Tonie specializes in helping clients identify and break unhealthy individual, family and generational cycles that may interrupt their healing and recovery journey. Through the use of psychodynamic therapeutic techniques, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) awareness, and mindfulness-based strategies for releasing stress and trauma stored within the body, clients are supported in developing deeper self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier patterns of living. These methodologies are more than therapeutic tools—they are pathways toward balance, empowerment, healing, and renewed purpose.

Extensive Clinical Experience:

For over seven years, Tonie has passionately served as a clinician, providing guidance and support to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience across hospitals, schools, residential facilities, private practices, and treatment centers has provided Tonie with a broad perspective on the complex challenges individuals and families face throughout different stages of life.

A Holistic Approach to Therapy:

As a holistic therapist, Tonie’s approach extends beyond addressing immediate concerns and focuses on understanding the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. There is a strong belief in the profound interconnectedness of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In sessions with Tonie, clients are encouraged to explore these dimensions in a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment where healing, insight, and transformation can occur.

By integrating mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, positive psychology practices, and trauma-informed interventions, Tonie helps clients reconnect with themselves, regulate stress, process unresolved experiences, and cultivate healthier relationships with both themselves and others.

Unique Therapeutic Partnership:

Tonie’s commitment goes beyond traditional therapy; it is about building a collaborative partnership with clients on their journey toward healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual, empowering clients to build resilience, gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and create sustainable change.

Whether navigating life transitions, recovering from trauma, struggling with mental health or substance use challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Tonie provides compassionate guidance and unwavering support. Reaching out to schedule the first session is the beginning of a transformative path toward healing, restoration, and holistic well-being.

Legal name: Antoinette Mangum, ACSW in CA #106412 is employed as an Associate Clinical Social Worker at Leavitt Marriage and Family Therapy

Supervisor: Corinna Navarro, LCSW in CA #112576