Therapy that brings clarity, direction, and sustainable change
When life feels heavy or disorienting, it can be hard to know where to begin. Maybe you’re navigating a major transition, grieving a loss, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or carrying anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma. You’re capable and resourceful, but something keeps pulling you back into old patterns.
My style is active, engaged, and straightforward. I don’t sit quietly and nod. I help you get oriented quickly, name what’s getting in the way, and create clear direction so you don’t feel like you’re starting over again and again. If you appreciate a therapist who is warm but also candid, structured, and ready to get to work, you may feel at home here.
I work with adults who want to move forward but feel stuck, emotionally, physically, or in their relationships. Together, we identify the beliefs, patterns, and nervous system responses that are keeping you in place and build practical tools that support real, sustainable change.
How I Work
My approach is collaborative, direct, and grounded in evidence‑based therapy. I integrate:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – A powerful, trauma‑focused modality that helps you process distressing memories and emotional blocks quickly and safely.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create meaningful change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Helping you connect with your values and take steps toward a life that feels aligned and intentional.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Exploring the parts of you that carry pain, protect you, or keep you stuck.
Somatic & Mindfulness‑Based Practices – Supporting nervous system regulation and mind‑body awareness.
Motivational Interviewing – Strengthening readiness for change and clarifying your goals.
Your goals, values, and (if meaningful to you) spiritual beliefs guide the process. I bring clarity and direction to our sessions, helping you stay focused on what matters most. I’m not afraid to name what’s getting in the way so we can move toward change rather than circling the same patterns.
My Approach to Change
My work is shaped by lived experience. I’ve navigated depression, anxiety, disordered eating, grief, divorce, and the evolving journey of parenthood, from raising young children to redefining relationships with adult children. I know how vulnerable and disorienting these chapters can feel.
Therapy was a steady source of support and growth in my own life, and it taught me how powerful it can be when someone finally names what you’ve been carrying alone. My directness comes from a place of care. I want you to have clarity, momentum, and a path forward that feels doable and grounded.
What I Can Help With
I support adults navigating:
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You are not broken, you’re responding to what you’ve been through. When you’re ready to move forward with intention and support, I’m here to help you build momentum and create meaningful, lasting change.
More about Sonja…
Sonja is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dietitian. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1991 and completed her dietetic internship at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston/Texas Medical Center. She spent many years providing nutrition and wellness counseling, personal training, and eventually opened a healthy food restaurant in Clear Lake in 2008.
Her commitment to mind‑body wellness deepened when she became a yoga and meditation instructor in 2019. She later expanded her work into mental health, earning her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and becoming a licensed professional counselor.
Outside of counseling, Sonja enjoys hot yoga, meditation, outdoor walks, DIY projects, cooking, and fresh juice. She values creativity, movement, and intentional self‑care practices that she encourages her clients to explore in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.
Fees:
$190 for 60-minute intake
$165 per 50-minute session
