- Narrative and bibliotherapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills and Gottman
About Sonni
Sonni Parks (Williams) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on the pressures that come with major life changes, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Young adult issues are part of her practice focus, and she works with concerns tied to identity, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Sonni frames difficulties as stories people tell about themselves. She uses narrative techniques and bibliotherapy to help people separate themselves from their problems. That approach supports people who feel defined by past messages or stuck roles and want to rewrite how they see themselves.
Her work draws on several practical therapies. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts and choose values-based action. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and the Gottman Method for relationship communication when relevant.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Sonni helps people identify patterns, try new behaviors, and track what changes. She often gives reading or writing exercises to continue progress between meetings.
Sonni practices in South Carolina as an LPC. She conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that line up with their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and outcomes; it is useful for stress, low mood, and common anxiety patterns. Narrative work and bibliotherapy involve reading and writing to reframe personal stories, which can support people who feel defined by past messages or roles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with ACT or CBT techniques, adding DBT skills for emotion regulation, or using reading and writing exercises between sessions.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, work, or caregiving by cutting travel time and letting people join from different locations. Phone sessions can be quicker for short check-ins and require less bandwidth, while video sessions allow visual cues for relationship and emotion work. Discuss which format suits your schedule and daily life when you complete the initial questionnaire.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma and life changes. The listing also notes focus areas like codependency, communication problems, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using narrative work and bibliotherapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and Gottman-style communication work. Expect reading or writing exercises between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing counselor in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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