About Sonya
Sonya Bryce is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, and ADHD. She works in Virginia and offers practical, down-to-earth support that focuses on what feels workable for each person. Sonya speaks English and combines clear guidance with a calm, approachable style.
Her sessions are collaborative. She listens first and then helps clients set straightforward goals. Sonya uses tools that teach skills for managing mood, anxiety, and substance use so people can notice small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build motivation for new habits. She adapts methods to match the person in front of her rather than sticking to a rigid protocol. That makes it easier to try something and adjust based on what actually helps.
Sonya also draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to keep work practical and strengths-based. That means sessions often include checking in on what’s working now and planning one or two small steps to try between meetings. Her background includes supporting people with substance-related issues and trauma reactions.
People who meet with Sonya can expect clear suggestions, gentle challenges, and regular goal reviews. She encourages questions and keeps the pace matched to each person’s needs. To begin, she asks clients to identify one or two immediate goals to guide the first sessions.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and strengths. Sessions aim to build understanding and trust so people can talk through difficult feelings and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then try small, practical experiments to change those patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest approaches that fit. The plan is collaborative - she checks in and adapts techniques based on what actually helps you make progress.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill teaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you need a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 21 years
- Licensed
- Virginia, Arizona
- Languages
- English
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