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Sonia Gallegos, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused steps
- Mindfulness practices
About Sonia
Sonia Gallegos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and California with six years of clinical experience. She has worked in a government agency setting and supports people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
She focuses on practical, evidence-informed work. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then she and the client try different ways of responding to those patterns.
Sonia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in many cases to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused steps are used to build small, workable changes.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect clear steps, short exercises to try outside sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. Sonia helps people set realistic goals for mood, sleep, relationships, and daily functioning.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anger, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and grief. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her background in community-based practice.
How Sonia uses structured approaches in online sessions
Sonia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT in sessions often includes identifying thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood and practicing new responses through short exercises.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals. That means the conversation is guided by what the client finds most important rather than a fixed checklist. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sonia collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session that doesn’t require being on camera. These practical advantages can help people keep therapy consistent while they balance work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
Sonia works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods that focus on clear steps. Sessions emphasize identifying patterns and testing small changes between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She is an LCSW with six years of experience and has worked as a therapist in a government agency setting.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW licensure in Arizona and California and practices from Arizona for this profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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