- Family of origin issues
- Grief and bereavement
- CBT and client-centered
About Sonia
Dr. Sonia Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, addictions, and family-related matters listed as family of origin issues among others. She also works with intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and self-esteem difficulties.
She draws on client-centered therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her toolbox when people want practical steps and clearer goals.
Dr. Smith has long experience with loss and grief, including complicated bereavement. She has supported people affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, and immigration-related stress. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns that trace back to family origins.
In sessions she helps people sort relationship patterns, work on communication problems, and set achievable changes for daily life. Practical coping skills and short-term goal work are common parts of her approach, alongside space to talk through painful memories or ongoing family dynamics.
People often come for help with parenting strain, blended family challenges, or to manage anger and isolation. Dr. Smith also offers coaching-style support for life purpose and decision points when clients want clearer next steps.
Her practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats when booking so they understand how meetings will be scheduled and run.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters most to them; it helps when someone needs to untangle family expectations or figure out relationship roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into workable parts and is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that hold people back. Motivational Interviewing supports someone who feels stuck about change by exploring ambivalence and building readiness for specific steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals evolve or new issues arise.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Please check the current session options to know whether meetings are by video, phone, or another supported format. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to appear on camera. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to how a person is managing day-to-day life rather than promising a single fixed plan.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with family of origin issues, communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns that continue to affect adult relationships.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening alongside practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in social work and mental health settings with individuals and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York. Her practice location is listed as New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on the chosen plan.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform workflow.
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