- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Sonya
Sonya Bryce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience. She holds LPC credentials in Arizona and Virginia and works with adults in Virginia. Her focus includes stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Sonya keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She invites people to talk openly and to ask questions as they come up. Her style centers on collaboration - she works with each person to set realistic goals and steps they can try between sessions.
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing methods, adapting techniques to practical problems like managing anxiety, reducing substance use, handling grief, or improving workplace stress. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep work goal-oriented and person-focused.
Clients can expect concrete strategies and a mix of short-term and longer-term work depending on their needs. Sonya helps people clarify priorities, break large problems into smaller steps, and practice new habits that reduce overwhelm. She also addresses issues around money, isolation, caregiver stress, codependency, and life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English. Sonya does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.
How Sonya’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and helping clients voice what matters most. In practice this means sessions begin with open questions and focus on the client’s priorities, which can help with feelings of being stuck after school or starting a new job.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides hands-on tools for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress at work or school, like testing out new behaviors and tracking small progress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful for substance use, motivation around career steps, or making shifts in daily routines by exploring personal reasons for change rather than pushing goals from the outside.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sonya will talk through options, try methods in session, and adjust based on what a client finds helpful. The plan is set collaboratively and revisited as needs change.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins on a break, avoiding travel time, or keeping appointments during a move. Talk with Sonya about what schedule and session style will fit your routine.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and work issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes common in early adulthood.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, conversational style and helps clients set realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills to manage symptoms and daily problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Arizona and Virginia and practices with clients in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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