- CBT focused
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused
About Sonya
Sonya Kirven is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with nine years of counseling experience. She works with adults and young adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Sonya explains that her work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on other practical methods. She likes straightforward conversations that focus on what is happening now and what can change. Sessions often include clarifying goals, trying doable strategies, and checking what helps in day-to-day life.
Her approach leans toward person-centered values and motivational techniques. That means the client’s priorities shape the work and the pace. She also uses solution-focused ideas to identify small steps that build momentum toward larger changes.
Sonya has long experience with young adults and adults and with people who have been involved with child protective services. She describes therapy as a place to test different ideas and adjust when something does not fit. The emphasis is on practical change rather than labels.
She encourages clients to try different options and to be realistic about effort and timing. People who are juggling school, early career moves, relationship questions, or major life changes may find the sessions relevant. Sonya works in English and practices in Connecticut.
Approaches you may meet online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking actions that align with those values. It helps when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of living the life you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches specific skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to pick methods that match your goals and preferences. If one technique does not fit, she will adjust the plan and try different strategies together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or commute times and may allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what timing and session rhythm will work with your day-to-day life so appointments feel manageable and useful.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, career and life changes, and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of counseling experience and additional years working in helping roles with young adults and families.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Connecticut and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can I work with her if I do not live in the same country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people within the supported region.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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