- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Sonya
Sonya Fields is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in South Carolina with 25 years of experience helping adults handle stress, anxiety, relationships, and family of origin concerns. She also supports people facing grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and depression, and other life transitions. Sonya combines counseling and coaching skills in her work.
She prefers a straightforward, strengths-focused approach. Sonya helps people identify goals and the small steps that move them forward. She works with clients to notice what already helps them and to build on those resources. Sessions often include practical exercises and conversations about daily habits.
Sonya draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make room for the client's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when emotions and connection are central concerns.
Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing appear in sessions to support focus, decision-making, and momentum toward change. Sonya also integrates health and wellness coaching techniques for clients wanting to adjust habits related to well-being. Some sessions have used techniques like tapping when appropriate.
She frames work as collaborative and practical. Clients set clear goals, try small changes between meetings, and check what works. Sonya accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, the site matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How Sonya’s approaches translate to online work
Sonya uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s perspective and help them clarify what matters most. In practice this means conversations that focus on the person’s experience and goals so therapy stays relevant to daily life.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck. Online sessions can include exercises to notice patterns, try new responses between meetings, and track what changes over time.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when emotions and connection are central concerns, helping people name and work with strong feelings. That can be useful for relationship strains and family of origin topics where emotion and attachment show up.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made along the way based on what proves useful.
The original biography notes a preference for some phone or video sessions and text support, but it is best to confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help clients practice skills between meetings and maintain momentum toward their goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sonya address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family of origin issues, plus grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-focused and practical. She helps clients set goals, try small steps, and use what already works in their lives.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a counselor and coach working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LPC in South Carolina and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in that state.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography mentions a preference for some phone or video sessions and text support. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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