Do you feel stuck in a never-ending cycle, where the same issues keep repeating themselves?
Do you feel tired of starting over and like you’re doomed to failure? We can work together to identify the roadblocks holding you back. As a therapist and nutrition counselor, I specialize in helping people achieve their goals and live more fulfilling, intentional lives.
Using evidence-based therapy and a collaborative approach we’ll develop powerful tools to help you overcome obstacles in your life. I work with issues like stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and food and body issues.
My counseling approach is centered around your personal goals and values. By examining your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we’ll work together to create a roadmap for success. I use several counseling modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), somatic therapy, internal family systems (IFS), and motivational interviewing techniques.
Since I’ve personally dealt with many of the same issues my clients face, I can offer a unique perspective during sessions. My struggles with depression, anxiety, and disordered eating caused me to seek help. In that challenging period, mental health counselors were a crucial source of support for me. They helped me overcome obstacles and grow. That’s why I became a counselor – to provide hope and empower others to reach their goals.
Along with traditional counseling, I approach therapy from a holistic perspective. Our bodies, thoughts, and circumstances are all connected, and real healing requires a holistic understanding of each person’s situation. My diverse background in nutrition, yoga, mindfulness, and mental health enables me to support clients in creating lasting change.
More about Sonja…
Education and Training
Sonja earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1991. She completed a dietetic internship at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston/Texas Medical Center. Sonja used these skills to practice nutrition and wellness counseling, and personal training. Eventually, Sonja opened a healthy food restaurant in Clear Lake in 2008.
She continued her pursuit of health and wellness by becoming a yoga and meditation instructor in 2019. Sonja obtained a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and became a licensed professional counselor associate.
Personal Interests
Outside of counseling, Sonja enjoys practicing self-care through activities like hot yoga, meditation, and outdoor walks. She also nurtures her creative side with DIY projects, cooking, and fresh juice. Sonja believes that self-care is essential for living a fulfilling life. She encourages her clients to find the self-care activities that work best for them.
Fees:
$175 for 60-minute intake
$150 per 50-minute session
