I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LCSW 22536
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sonya Drottar. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is a great therapist and her experience is obvious from the start
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Sonya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
God blessed me with Sonya almost three months ago. There were literally dozens before her who simply could not or would not help me. Sonya is different in that she does not throw typical "therapy talking points" at me, she does all she can to accommodate my schedule and even allows for extra sessions when I need them without making me feel like I'm being clingy with her. In fact, she is the one who helped me be liberated from the lie that therapy is addictive and more than one session a week is being too dependent on it. Therapy is like taking Tylenol when in pain. The number of pills taken, and the frequency is based on the need. It can never be addictive because one's body alerts with a substantial stomachache if it has been taken unnecessarily. Sonya's prescription has been just right thus far. She puts in full practice her attributes of womanly grace and grit and Christian virtue. She prays with me in every session and that alone has made a huge difference. May the Lord very richly continue to bless Ms. Drottar and all to do with her including all of us who are helped through her.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I really appreciate Sonya, she is always on time or earlier for our sessions. She listens and helps me understand situations and the way I’m feeling. I have felt my anxiety has gone down a lot.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sonya has been amazing. She listens, she understands, she provides necessary knowledge and expertise during our discussions and she helps provide different perspectives to discuss. I love our sessions! It has helped me through painful, stressful times. You will find her very refreshing and easy to talk to.
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Sonya for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had 1 session with Sonya and I feel incredibly heard and understood. I’m so glad I was paired with her!
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse