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Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW
Hawaii
LCSW - Stress and trauma focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya Boone is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 16 years of practice based in Hawaii. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship and parenting concerns. She also addresses ADHD, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and multiple graduate degrees that include a Master of Social Work and a Master of Health Service Administration. Those degrees inform her practical approach to problems rather than defining it. She leans on structured methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness techniques. That mix supports work on thoughts, emotions, and daily habits. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and practicing coping skills.
She pays attention to cultural context and to how life roles and work stress affect emotional health. Her background includes work with people facing workplace challenges, multicultural concerns, and complex interpersonal dynamics. Those areas shape how she frames goals and plans next steps.
People coming to her can expect a practical, structured style that focuses on skills and small experiments. The aim is to develop tools for managing stress, improving communication, and handling difficult emotions. For newcomers, she uses a short intake to set initial goals and map out what to try first.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and problem solving by breaking issues into concrete steps and experiments.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on noticing what matters, and building actions that match personal values even when feelings are difficult. It supports coping with life changes and persistent distress. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, helping them organize goals and make practical decisions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals, try one method, and adjust based on what helps. Sessions can mix CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices to fit your needs rather than sticking to one label.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes regular skill practice and homework easier to integrate into daily routines, which supports progress in structured approaches like CBT.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship and parenting concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and practice new behaviors in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of clinical experience and holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health plus multiple graduate degrees including a Master of Social Work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Hawaii and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional restrictions during matching.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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