Sonja is a seasoned mental health therapist licensed in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, and holds a supervisory counseling credential in Texas (LPC-S, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC). With 13 years of diverse experience, she has made significant contributions in various settings, including prisons, foster homes, and substance abuse treatment facilities. Additionally, she has served as an independent contract therapist, focusing on training and development across crucial areas such as trauma from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and neglect.

Her expertise extends to counseling in domestic violence, LGBTQ+ support, play therapy, anger management, prevention of medical errors, and recognizing trauma in commercially sexually exploited children, alongside cognitive behavioral therapy.

She holds advanced certifications, including Anger Management, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 1 & 2 (CCTP), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Her training also encompasses Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Truths-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI-Trauma), and she is familiar with Texas CANS 8/2018 and Mental Health First Aid USA. This comprehensive education and training underscore her dedication to enhancing mental health services and support.