- Depression and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya Boone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family concerns, and related life changes. She also addresses ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and career-related stress.
She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and several graduate degrees, including a Master of Social Work. That educational background informs a practical approach to therapy. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, learning skills, and building routines that fit daily life.
Dr. Boone uses a mix of evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter to them. She draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness to reduce stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help clarify values and next steps.
Her work includes attention to attachment, abandonment concerns, blended family issues, and communication problems. She also offers support for people facing chronic pain, first responder stress, and workplace difficulties. The emphasis is on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and progress. Dr. Boone encourages small, measurable changes and ongoing skill practice between sessions. People who want clear strategies and supportive feedback may find this approach useful.
Approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Boone commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can help with feeling stuck during family transitions and grief. CBT targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, using practical exercises to change patterns that interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats the choice of method as collaborative, matching techniques to a person's goals, preferences, and real-life constraints. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills practice, values-based action, or thought restructuring.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people maintain consistent progress while balancing stepfamily responsibilities and work demands.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family challenges, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, and client-centered listening to produce practical steps and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Hawaii.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Hawaii and practices from Hawaii.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.