Therapist in Anoka, Minnesota,
Tonya Scherping, LMFT
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Tonya Scherping, LMFT
Tonya is a Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2011. She completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Mary’s and her Marriage and Family Certification from St. Thomas University. She has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011. She is an Approved Supervisor with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. She has specialized training in trauma therapy and utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) which has been shown to be an effective therapy too to promote healing from trauma and for a variety of mental health concerns.
Tonya enjoys working with individuals and couples that are affected by a variety of mental and chemical health concerns. In relationships, she works on enhancing communication, creating mutual respect, trust, listening and validation skills. She utilizes a family systems approach and works to enhance resiliency and inner strength to cope with life’s struggles.
Tonya utilizes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating mind, body, and spiritual care.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- All One Health EAP
- BCBS
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Health EZ
- HealthPartners
- Hennepin Health Plan
- MN MA
- Optum
- Preferred One
- South Country
- UCare
- VITAL WorkLife EAP
Interventions
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Tonya Scherping. You can also call 612-924-3807 to have someone assist you.
Tonya Scherping generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 612-924-3807 to find out Tonya Scherping's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Tonya Scherping:
- Aetna
- All One Health EAP
- BCBS
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Health EZ
- HealthPartners
- Hennepin Health Plan
- MN MA
- Optum
- Preferred One
- South Country
- UCare
- VITAL WorkLife EAP
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 612-924-3807 to see how we can help.
Tonya Scherping is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Tonya Scherping works at:
Yes, Tonya Scherping does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Tonya Scherping is currently offering In-office visits.