About Sonya
Sonya Poole uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Louisiana with 17 years of experience. Sonya speaks plainly and focuses on small, doable steps that fit day-to-day life.
She helps people who are struggling with anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the stress of life changes. She also supports those facing panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, postpartum depression, social anxiety, relationship communication problems, and questions about life purpose and women's issues.
How Sonya works
Her work centers on clear goals and steady progress. In sessions she creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sonya listens closely and tailors techniques to each person.
That can include mindfulness exercises, behavior-focused strategies, and goal-oriented conversations that build confidence. Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques. This mix lets her address unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and set practical steps toward change.
She emphasizes what someone can do between sessions to feel better. People who come to Sonya often want concrete tools and honest feedback. She works collaboratively to identify priorities and track progress.
The aim is steady improvement and more control over daily life.
Sonya lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Sonya works with
The areas below are the ones Sonya selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Sonya often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying values and taking small actions toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to change behavior and reduce distress.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where the client's perspective guides the work. Choosing the right mix of methods is a team effort - the therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful to the client.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and real-time skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a brief check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send messages between sessions, use shorter check-ins, and fit therapy into a busy day. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and work on concrete tools over time.
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