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Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression ADHD
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and over ten years of mental health experience. I am also a former active-duty military officer. My education includes a B.S. in psychology, a Master's in Health Service Administration, a Master's in Social Work, and a Master's in Legal Studies. I also have a doctorate in behavioral health (clinical) and five years of integrated care study.

I use a holistic approach and solution-focused approach when providing therapy to my clients, which involves assessing if a client has co-morbid issues such as diabetes and depression or chronic pain and anxiety. I believe it is vital to assist clients with health management while addressing mental health issues. I am caring and compassionate and recognize that there is still a stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. As a result, I appreciate anyone who takes time to care for their state of mind, as it is just as important as maintaining physical health. Additional treatment modalities I use include mindfulness practice, dialectal behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.

In addition to providing services to the civilian population, I have experience working with the military community, active duty, reserve, National Guard, and veterans. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, i.e., borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, self-esteem issues, and PTSD. I am a military Victim Advocate who completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), which provides me with additional skills to assist those who are survivors/victims of sexual assault and to intervene appropriately and prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviors. I also have experience working with clients dealing with substance abuse issues, adjustment problems, grief and loss, and work-related stressors.

Professional experience

16yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

UT LCSW 12807097-3501

NJ LCSW 44SC06249700

OR LCSW L15815

VA LCSW 0904010108

HI LCSW LCSW-4770

TX LCSW 65460

AZ LCSW LCSW-21436

NV LCSW 11165-C

Reviews

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Very good at helping me work through traumatic life events I've been dealing with. The feeling of comfort and being able to let it out was something my regular therapists lacked. Highly recommended

Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Dr. Boone has listened to my needs and provided me with plenty of resources to cope with my struggles. She challenges me in a good way to handle my issues in a more positive and helpful manner.

Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Listens really, evaluate issues to the core and unravel the mess. Thank you Dr. Boone.

Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Sonya for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties

Dr. Boone listened well to my needs and my concerns and was able guide me as I worked towards self-discovery and self-growth.

Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Sonya’s an excellent therapist. Highly recommend

Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

She helped me through the darkest valley of my life. She knows how to calm me down and say the right things to fight the dark thoughts. She is an expert and a true ally for mental health care.

Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching