About Us
DeAnna Seay Miller
M.A. MMFT (Marriage & Family Therapist)
DeAnna is a resident of Cherokee County and a native of Spartanburg County. Like many people, DeAnna was not raised in a perfect home. As a child she experienced a traumatic incident that altered her life and as young adult, she was able to work through this and understand the forgiveness that Christ commands of His believers. She attributes much of her emotional healing to the faith-based therapy she received. These positive experiences with therapy left a lasting impression on her and led to her calling to become a therapist herself.
DeAnna received her bachelor’s degree in biblical studies along with two master’s degrees (1) Human Service Marriage and Family and in May 2023 she received a Marriage and Family Therapy degree. Prior to her schooling and degrees, DeAnna has spent years coaching & counseling people.
DeAnna has also received training in Play Therapy techniques which she uses for her younger clients (ages 3-10). Play therapy strives to facilitate healing, as a therapist gains a deeper understanding of a child’s underlying issues by observing the child’s play, and assessing the interaction between child, their play, and therapist.
Tonya Stone
PhD, LPC, LPCS, NCC, NCSC, GCDF, RLT
Tonya, a lifelong resident and native of Spartanburg County, graduated from Boiling Springs High School. She embarked on a journey of self-discovery, seeking guidance from The Lord.
After graduating from the University of South Carolina Spartanburg, Tonya pursued a career in education. However, in 1996, she felt a strong calling from The Lord to pursue a counseling degree. In 1998, she successfully completed her counseling degree and began working bi-vocationally. Simultaneously, she continued her education in the field of education while also serving as a pastoral counselor.
In 2005, Tonya fulfilled the requirements for licensing and national boards. In 2015, she achieved her doctorate in Counseling, Education, and Supervision.
Tonya’s deep connection with The Lord is evident in her work. She firmly believes that The Lord is the source of her skills and abilities, and without the guidance of the Holy Spirit, healing is impossible. She holds the Bible as the ultimate authority, providing support and guidance in all aspects of life. Tonya specializes in crisis, trauma, loss, grief, and addiction recovery.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Tonya cherishes her time with her husband of 36 years and their three adult children and spouses. This fall, she eagerly anticipates the arrival of two grandchildren.