Sonya Fields , LPC

Sonya Fields works with people who feel stuck, want deeper connection in their relationships, or are ready to pursue meaningful change in their lives. She helps clients identify internal strengths and tap external resources so change feels attainable rather than overwhelming. By encouraging clients to lean into what already works for them, she supports practical action steps and greater trust in personal intuition and decision making.

Sonya treats each person as capable and worthy of a more authentic, joy-filled life. She blends counseling and coaching skills, using curiosity, honesty, and perspective to assist clients in setting goals, discovering resources within themselves and their environments, and putting those resources to work. Her services are individualized to meet each person’s needs, and she generally pairs phone or video sessions with ongoing text support.

Her approach is influenced by positive psychology, which emphasizes starting where a person is, recognizing strengths and values, and applying those strengths to build well-being and achieve personal goals. She often incorporates Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly called tapping, into sessions to complement other interventions. Sonya has worked as a counselor and coach for over two decades. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is also a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified MentorCoach. Sonya generally offers live sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST and responds to messages throughout the week.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Sonya integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy to meet each person's unique needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and values; it works well for people seeking a safe space to build self-trust and direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns through skills and structured exercises. Emotionally-focused therapy helps people identify and shift key emotional patterns that affect relationships and intimacy, making it useful for couples and individuals coping with relational pain or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sonya works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Sonya is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and levels of comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and integrate therapy into a busy life without sacrificing professional guidance from a licensed professional.