Therapist profile
Dr. Sonia Smith, LCSW
LCSW working with family and relationships
Continue with SoniaAbout
- Family concerns
- Parenting strain
- CBT and coaching
About Sonia
Dr. Sonia Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of practice. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, depression, addictions, and parenting challenges. She also supports people facing family and intimacy-related issues and those exploring life purpose and major changes.
Her work tends to be straightforward and practical. She uses client-centered methods that focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy appear in her approach when the goal is clearer decision-making or short-term change.
Dr. Smith has spent much of her career in community and clinical settings. That background shaped her focus on family problems, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and blended family issues, and domestic violence. She has experience with grief related to end-of-life care and hospice, and with immigration-related stressors.
In sessions she works with relationship difficulties such as communication problems, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. She also supports people managing isolation, anger, low self-esteem, and coping after disasters. Her approach aims to help people make practical changes that improve everyday life at home.
Readers should expect clear, direct conversation about goals and next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities. It involves listening, reflecting back what matters, and helping the person set their own goals. This approach is useful for relationship strains, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. It breaks problems into smaller steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change by exploring their reasons and strengthening motivation.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose methods and adjust them as needed so sessions remain relevant and focused on real-life problems.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice skills, plan next steps, and track small changes over time.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, parenting issues, and family conflicts.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centered methods and practical approaches such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to focus on goals and everyday actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in community and clinical settings on a wide range of family and individual concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can non‑US residents work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.