Dr. Sonia Smith , LCSW

Dr. Sonia Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York (LCSW-R) who blends clinical training, family life education, and coaching to support people through difficult life transitions. She holds a certification as a Family Life Educator (NAD), has training in Complicated Grief Treatment from the Center for Complicated Grief, serves as an Empowerment Facilitator with the 4 Real Women International Organization, Inc. (4RWI), and works as a Relationship Life Coach - credentials that complement her clinical practice and guide her work with individuals, couples, and families.

With more than two decades of clinical experience, she has worked across a wide range of settings addressing prevention of child abuse and neglect, grief and bereavement, domestic violence, adolescent gang involvement, community violence, and trauma. Her practice focuses on family therapy, psychotherapy, and mental health counseling designed to help couples, individuals, and families restore balance in their relationships and improve overall wellbeing.

Dr. Smith is also an active advocate against social injustices that affect women and children and brings that commitment into her clinical work. Her guiding motto is "Mending the Broken and Healing the Wounded." She looks forward to the opportunity to support people seeking change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Dr. Sonia Smith

Dr. Sonia Smith uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients explore their concerns at their own pace - an approach that is helpful for relationship difficulties, life transitions, and building self-esteem. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. In addition, Motivational Interviewing is used to support clients who are seeking change but may be ambivalent, such as those working on addictions, lifestyle changes, or difficult decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Smith works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies as work unfolds so treatment remains practical and focused.

Online therapy with Dr. Smith offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access care in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain regular sessions during busy or transitional periods.