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Sonya Bryce, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Substance use support
- Goal focused planning
About Sonya
Sonya Bryce is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience. She practices in Virginia and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
She speaks plain, direct language and encourages questions. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Sonya often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
Her style is collaborative. She works with each person to set realistic, actionable goals. That may include short exercises between sessions to test changes and track progress.
Sonya has experience supporting people through life changes, workplace strain, caregiver stress, and substance use challenges. She also addresses issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, codependency, and feelings of isolation.
When addiction or substance use is involved she draws on her background in substance abuse treatment in Virginia alongside counseling methods to support behavior change. She integrates solution-focused strategies to identify immediate next steps and client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities.
To start, she asks people to describe the problem they want to solve and what a useful next step would look like. That information guides the first treatment plan and the goals set together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sonya commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or panic. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and find their own reasons to change. These methods fit well with short, practical exercises and check-ins that move toward specific goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals, preferences, and life context. That choice can be adjusted as sessions progress so the plan stays focused and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter follow-up check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like worksheets or screen-shared handouts during a discussion. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so people practice between sessions and bring real-world progress back to therapy.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as panic attacks and grief.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then tries practical alternatives through exercises and homework.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
She has 21 years of experience and combines counseling methods with substance abuse treatment work in Virginia.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arizona and Virginia with practice based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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