Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904010108; LCSW, Texas / 65460; LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4770; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06249700; LCSW, Utah / 12807097-3501; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21436; LCSW, Nevada / 11165-C; LCSW, Oregon / L15815
- NPI1962915124
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya Boone is a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Hawaii with 16 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger. She combines clinical knowledge with practical problem-solving to help people manage difficult feelings and life changes.
She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and several graduate degrees, including a Master of Social Work. Dr. Boone draws on this background to look at how health, work, and relationships interact in a person’s life. She uses clear language and focused goals rather than abstract theory.
Her approach pays attention to how people tell their own stories. She listens for what matters in day-to-day life and helps clients build skills they can use right away. That can mean learning ways to notice triggers, practicing new reactions to stress, or testing small behavior changes.
Dr. Boone works with issues that often overlap, such as parenting strain, workplace stress, grief, ADHD, and relationship problems. She also addresses concerns like chronic illness, blended family challenges, and first responder stress. Her sessions look at practical steps for handling current problems as well as understanding the history behind them.
Clients can expect a mix of evidence-based exercises and reflective conversation. The focus is on making small, doable changes that reduce tension and improve communication. She helps people track progress and adjust strategies over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for handling stuck patterns such as ongoing anger or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down situations, thoughts, and behaviors to test and change unhelpful responses. CBT is practical for stress, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus during tense moments.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills between meetings in their everyday routines. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you schedule.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, grief, career issues, and related problems listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends practical skill teaching with client-centered conversation, using exercises from evidence-based approaches to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW licensed in HI and TX and practices from Hawaii.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients; English is the language used for sessions.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by 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 the 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 unsafe, use the crisis numbers.