Tony A Watkins
24+ years experience

Tony A Watkins

Marriage & Family Therapist

·LMFT
24+ years experience
Dothan, AL, United States
$185
Accepting clients

About

Tony specializes in helping those who have lost hope. As a retired ordained pastor, Tony has the knowledge and personal understanding of God to integrate the spiritual and emotional concerns of life. Tony fully respects the desire of those who do not wish to integrate the spiritual aspect of life in their counseling. Tony works with each individual to understand the specific needs and goals for counseling in order to insure he/she receives the very best that Tony has to provide as a therapist. Tony's areas of specialized training include: Trauma, relational/family conflict, individuals with thoughts of suicidal. Specialized training: EMDR, CAMS, MI, PCIT, EFT, Seven Challenges Tony is committed to help those who are experiencing a sense of hopelessness and distress to be be restored to wholeness and and regain their sense of purpose and value. If you feel that you are near the end of your rope, please know that you are loved and valued. Tony will do his best to see persons who are in a crisis within 3 days of initial contact. Credentials & Experience: I have extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples and families who have experienced trauma and emotional pain.

I work with

Couples
Couples
Family
Family
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Children
Children
Seniors
Seniors
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

Child or AdolescentDepressionFamily Conflict
GriefParentingRelationship IssuesSpiritualitySuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDVeteransMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

EMDR
Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Trauma Focused
Motivational Interviewing
Supervision Services
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family / Marital
Brainspotting
Family Systems

Services & Pricing

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$185

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$185

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · LMFT

Tony A Watkins · Verified June 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in , Graduated 2002

Additional Credentials

Membership from AAMFT Clinical Fellow & AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

All counseling sessions are 53 minutes. Ellie Mental Health accepts most insurance plans and will accept credit card payments from those who do not have insurance or choose to pay out-of-pocket. The first appointment is $225 and following sessions are $185.

Payment Methods

Amex
Discover
HSA
Mastercard
Visa

Location

Ellie Mental Health

114 Adris Place Suite B

Dothan, AL, 36303

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

114 Adris Place Suite B

Dothan, AL, 36303 map

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I see couples, family and individual
$185 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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