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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- CBT and DBT tools
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Hawaii with 16 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, ADHD, grief, and related life changes. She uses approaches she lists as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Dr. Boone frames sessions around understanding a person's story and practical steps forward. She talks through communication patterns, coping strategies, and decision points. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause distress and try concrete tools to change them.
Her background includes graduate study in social work and health service topics, plus a doctorate in behavioral health related to integrated care. That clinical and academic experience informs how she looks at connection between life roles, physical health, and emotional reactions.
She notes particular interest in issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family concerns, first responder stress, chronic illness and pain, and coping after disasters. She also lists work on anger, self-esteem, career questions, and boundary or control issues.
Dr. Boone works with people navigating separation and divorce, co-morbid mental health concerns, and challenges tied to parenting or caregiving. She describes sessions as a mix of discussion, skills practice, and real-world planning.
Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be served; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, a reader should follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes where values guide choices.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the pace and topics. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and figuring out next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and teaches skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to use. That process may include trying different techniques and tracking what helps.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between in-person visits. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, and CBT for remote work so the focus stays on skills practice, communication, and real-life planning.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, grief, and related life changes among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes understanding a person's narrative and teaching practical skills like communication and coping strategies through ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working as a licensed clinician.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and practices from Hawaii.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Pricing varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.