- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Attachment issues
About Sonia
Sonia Shamoon is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - based in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on related concerns such as panic, attachment and abandonment issues, and body image struggles.
Sonia uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. She listens for how cultural background and experiences of prejudice shape feelings and relationships. She pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck, like repeated relationship dynamics or control issues, and helps clients try different ways of responding.
Clients can expect a direct, relational style that clarifies goals and breaks problems into manageable steps. Sonia helps people process traumatic events and grief, work through divorce and separation, and address the effects of domestic violence or narcissistic relationships. She also supports caregivers coping with chronic stress and those rethinking life purpose after major transitions.
She has particular experience supporting women with postpartum mood changes, body image concerns, and rebuilding a sense of self. Sonia talks through practical coping strategies for panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety, while also exploring attachment wounds that affect intimacy.
Her practice is attentive to multicultural concerns and how discrimination or identity stress can affect mental health. Readers who want to begin can use the site's matching steps to choose online therapy options, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches you might use together online
Evidence-based techniques commonly help with the concerns Sonia lists. One approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This method teaches practical skills for managing panic attacks, phobias, and stress responses. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic events and their emotional impact so memories and reactions feel less disruptive. That work can include learning grounding and emotion-regulation tools to reduce overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sonia will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques match their goals and current needs. That means trying strategies, checking how they feel in practice, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single method from the start.
The practical benefits of meeting with a therapist online include fitting sessions around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities and keeping therapy consistent during life changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings that fit into a young adult's routine.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sonia works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as panic, attachment wounds, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and relational, focusing on clear goals and practical steps. She combines talking about experiences with strategies to manage symptoms like panic or social anxiety.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Where is she licensed and working from?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW as listed in her profile.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's flow.
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