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Deciding on a therapist can be a daunting experience; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I provide psychotherapy services via video and phone sessions. I have always known there was a need for high-quality mental health providers. Therefore, I focus my clinical practice on providing high-quality services and evidence-based interventions to my clients. I have treated many clients with a variety of diagnoses including: addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD and attention deficit disorder.

I have a strong passion to help people, and truly believe in each individual’s strengths and abilities. Some of the treatment modalities used are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Strengths-Based approach in an unbiased and non judgmental manner. Thus allowing me to create the holding space my clients need.

I have realized that when we understand our strengths and have developed them we are able to improve and or have a better quality of life. Sometimes we do not understand that a crisis can affect many different areas in our life and recognizing and acknowledging it is the first step in our journey to healing.

Hello and Welcome. I'm so glad you are here.

We live in a world with multiple pressures and stressors, often having to navigate the expectations from others and those we put on ourselves. Many of us often feel stuck and overwhelmed by those pressures. You are not alone, and there is help.

We all have parts of ourselves that we want to work on, maybe an anxious part, a self-critical part, a part that can say mean things, or is highly reactive. All of your parts are welcome here in therapy.

As a licensed mental health counselor,I believe that prioritizing mental health and achieving balance in our lives is key to functioning at our highest level of personal success and happiness. It takes real courage to ask for help, to be vulnerable, so congratulations on taking this first step!

I have been practicing individual therapy with adults and adolescents for 20 years with a focus on anxiety, stress, depression, and family and relationship issues.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in New York. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Saint John Fisher College.

My goal is to provide comprehensive services that foster healthy development, enhance family relationships, and facilitate personal growth. I am dedicated to making a difference in the lives of my clients by offering tailored support to improve their emotional and physical well-being, while also promoting self-awareness. In my role as a therapist, I embody traits of deep empathy, active listening, effective communication, and unwavering compassion.

I received my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University in 2021. Since this time I have worked with a variety of different clients gaining experience with a plethora of mental health struggles and diverse populations. I have experience in individual counseling, family therapy and facilitating various groups. I am also intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through Columbia behavioral health and like to provide an eclectic approach when working with clients.

I want you to know that when you work with me, you’re partnering with a clinician who leads with compassion, honesty, and a deep commitment to your healing. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through some of life’s most complex emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care—meaning I see all of you, not just the symptoms or the struggle.

In our work together, you can expect a balance of warmth and clarity. I will challenge you when needed, celebrate your growth, and help you see the strengths you might have forgotten you had. My style is collaborative; we build your goals together and move at a pace that feels safe, steady, and empowering. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership rooted in trust, respect, and real transformation.

I also want you to know that I value your lived experiences. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, family conflict, identity questions, trauma responses, or life transitions, I will always honor your story. I work in a way that integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT-informed strategies, solution-focused work, and narrative reframing while making sure the process feels human, not clinical or detached.

My role is to provide you with a space where you are not judged, rushed, or minimized. Together, we will explore what’s working, what’s not, and what can be rebuilt. My goal is simple: to help you become emotionally stronger, more self-aware, and more equipped to navigate life with confidence and clarity.

Most importantly, therapy with me is a place where you can exhale, reset, and grow one session at a time.

Hello, I'm so happy that you reached out for help. I am Dr. Sonia Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R). I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 20 years, both online and in my private practice