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Dr. Sonia Smith, LCSW
New York
LCSW - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sonia
Dr. Sonia Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addictions. She also addresses parenting, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life changes. Dr. Smith uses practical methods to help people take small steps toward feeling more in control.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests different responses. Client-Centered Therapy is used to listen and reflect what is happening now. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help set short-term goals and look for workable next steps.
Sessions focus on clear problems and concrete skills. Expect to talk through current difficulties, notice thought and behavior patterns, and try new ways of responding between meetings. The work tends to be structured and goal-oriented rather than open-ended.
Dr. Smith has long experience with family and relationship issues, including adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, communication problems, and family-of-origin matters. She also supports people facing loss, end-of-life care conversations, immigration stress, isolation, and coping after disasters.
Her practice includes coaching-style work for life purpose and practical problem solving. People who want direct, step-by-step support for specific problems may find this approach useful.
How Dr. Smith’s approaches translate to online work
Dr. Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT sessions typically involve identifying specific problems, testing small behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills over a few weeks. Client-Centered Therapy provides time to describe current struggles while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most in the moment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, Client-Centered techniques, or elements of Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work best for their goals. That conversation guides the plan for sessions and practical next steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, allowing shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, or choosing whether to use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Together they will pick an approach and a session format that fits the client’s day-to-day life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different responses. Sessions often include practical exercises to test what works between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience in social work, including extensive work on grief, domestic violence, trauma, and family issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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