About Tonya Molnar

Dr. Tonya Molnar is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Previously, Dr. Molnar has provided counseling services in community mental health settings serving individuals suffering from severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Molnar also provided clinical supervision to interns who were completing their master’s degree requirements. When she is not teaching, Dr. Molnar works in private practice, specializing in the treatment of trauma, insomnia, and provides therapy services to address the emotional and psychological components related to chronic pain and illness. Dr. Molnar currently serves on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit agency providing services such as housing, daily care, and employment training and support in the community to individuals suffering from varying disabilities and developmental delays. 

Recent Courses Taught

  • 527.18 Counseling Clients with Chronic Pain
  • 536 Clinical Treatment Planning in Counseling & Psychotherapy
  • 931 Practicum for COD, MHC and MCFC

Research Interests and Specialties

Insomnia
Chronic Pain and Illness
Trauma
Personality Disorders

Distinctions & Associations

  • American Counseling Association
  • Washington Mental Health Counseling Association
  • Chi Sigma Iota
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success

Selected Publications and Presentations

The Impact of Work Environment on Counselors’ Perceived Stress and Professional Quality of Life: A Causal-Comparative Study

Educational Background

American Public University
BA in Psychology
Capella University
MS in Professional Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision