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Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sonya is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sonya. View 67 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia, Texas, and 6 more

Recent reviews

Very good at helping me work through traumatic life events I've been dealing with. The feeling of comfort and being able to let it out was something my regular therapists lacked. Highly recommended

Reviewed November 2023

Dr. Boone has listened to my needs and provided me with plenty of resources to cope with my struggles. She challenges me in a good way to handle my issues in a more positive and helpful manner.

Reviewed August 2023

More about Sonya

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and over ten years of mental health experience. I am also a former active-duty military officer. My education includes a B.S. in psychology, a Master's in Health Service Administration, a Master's in Social Work, and a Master's in Legal Studies. I also have a doctorate in behavioral health (clinical) and five years of integrated care study.

I use a holistic approach and solution-focused approach when providing therapy to my clients, which involves assessing if a client has co-morbid issues such as diabetes and depression or chronic pain and anxiety. I believe it is vital to assist clients with health management while addressing mental health issues. I am caring and compassionate and recognize that there is still a stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. As a result, I appreciate anyone who takes time to care for their state of mind, as it is just as important as maintaining physical health. Additional treatment modalities I use include mindfulness practice, dialectal behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.

In addition to providing services to the civilian population, I have experience working with the military community, active duty, reserve, National Guard, and veterans. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, i.e., borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, self-esteem issues, and PTSD. I am a military Victim Advocate who completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), which provides me with additional skills to assist those who are survivors/victims of sexual assault and to intervene appropriately and prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviors. I also have experience working with clients dealing with substance abuse issues, adjustment problems, grief and loss, and work-related stressors.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression ADHD Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Sonya Boone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962915124.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904010108 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW · Texas · 65460 · Expires April 2025
  • LCSW · Hawaii · LCSW-4770 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06249700 · Expires August 2026
  • LCSW · Utah · 12807097-3501 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-21436 · Expires April 2025
  • LCSW · Nevada · 11165-C · Expires April 2025
  • LCSW · Oregon · L15815 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Sonya Boone

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

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67 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helpful Helped Anxiety Listens Helping Wonderful Empathetic Amazing

Very good at helping me work through traumatic life events I've been dealing with. The feeling of comfort and being able to let it out was something my regular therapists lacked. Highly recommended

Reviewed November 2023

Dr. Boone has listened to my needs and provided me with plenty of resources to cope with my struggles. She challenges me in a good way to handle my issues in a more positive and helpful manner.

Reviewed August 2023

Listens really, evaluate issues to the core and unravel the mess. Thank you Dr. Boone.

Reviewed July 2023

Couldn’t have found great Therapy practice like BetterHelp anywhere.

Reviewed February 2023

Dr. Boone listened well to my needs and my concerns and was able guide me as I worked towards self-discovery and self-growth.

Reviewed August 2022

Sonya’s an excellent therapist. Highly recommend

Reviewed July 2022

She helped me through the darkest valley of my life. She knows how to calm me down and say the right things to fight the dark thoughts. She is an expert and a true ally for mental health care.

Reviewed June 2022

Absolutely fantastic experience with Dr. Boone. She is compassionate and understanding. Fantastic

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Boone is so incredibly thoughtful and insightful. She does and amazing job of listening while also offering feedback and remaining goal oriented. So glad that she is on this journey with me.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Boone is so supportive and helps me come up with strategies to reduce anxiety and stress!

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Boone is a wonderful therapist I felt like I could open up to her immediately and not get judged it’s a bonus that she comes from a similar background as me. I’m grateful that I was paired with her because she has helped me through some difficult things to confront I highly recommend Dr. Boone

Reviewed May 2022

She is very calm, kind, and validating. She truly cares about helping people. I appreciate her feedback and honesty. 100/10

Reviewed May 2022

Dr Boone has been very supportive and helpful in this time of transition in my life.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Boone has helped me to feel more grounded and in control of my life. I can't thank her enough for her perspective and support. I am grateful for such a positive experience, my first time in therapy.

Reviewed May 2022

She is fantastic and so easy to talk to/work with. I would recommend her to anyone. Our time was short lived due to some personal situations but for the time I did work with her, she was nothing but helpful.

Reviewed April 2022

Patient and empathetic, Dr. Boone is an outstanding resource.

Reviewed January 2022

Very reliable and knowledgeable on a number of topics. Dr.Boone really listens to me and helps validate my feelings, even when they feel silly to me.

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Boone is wonderful and I couldn’t be happier I made the decision to join betterhelp. Dr. Boone is who I needed at this time and I feel she’s the perfect therapist for me she made it easy for me to open up I would highly recommend her

Reviewed December 2021

Dr.Boone is really patient with me, and a great listener. She makes me feel like I can discuss my issues with no judgment. I always look forward to our sessions. She recommends ways to help me manage my anxiety. She’s been a great therapist so far.

Reviewed November 2021

I have been with Dr. Boone for several years now, and she is AMAZING! I'm so happy to be paired with her.

Reviewed November 2021

Sonya is an awesome counselor who takes her time to get to know you. She shows she cares and has been a great help to me over the last year! I highly recommend her!!

Reviewed November 2021

Sonya has been great in helping me through many of my issues and she can tell when I’m not divulging everything I should, and penetrating into areas I don’t necessarily want to talk about because im trying to hide them or she knows what my actual problems are even though I don’t say it. It forces me to face my actual issues, get to the underlying causes of things and been monumentally helpful

Reviewed November 2021

Thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable

Reviewed July 2021

Dr. Boone is down to earth. She listens and gives great feedback and ways to help you through the issues. She promotes positivity and self care first and foremost.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr Boone has been very helpful for me to gain control of my stress and anxiety - she listens and provides great feedback.

Reviewed February 2021

Great Counselor

Reviewed January 2021

Dr Boone listens and offers helpful advice -it’s clear she has experience and expertise in area I am seeking help with. Her follow ups online are helpful

Reviewed January 2021

Sonya is an excellent counselor. She shows genuine care and concern for her patients and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counseling. She has been a great help to me! Lynne :)

Reviewed September 2020

Sonya is wonderful. She helped me get out of a very dark and confusing time in my life. I felt very helpless and lost before. Now, I feel secure and grounded. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2020

Sonya has been helping me for many months now and she is really wonderful. I didn't know what to expect from therapy, but I have found it super helpful just to have someone to talk to who actually listens. Sonya is very empathetic and offers great feedback and useful tools/resources to help me deal with anxiety and depression, as well as navigate relationships and overwhelming emotions. Sonya is both professional and personable. She's great at her work. I really appreciate her.

Reviewed August 2020

She is level-headed and unbiased in her counseling. Strongly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed July 2020

5 stars. It’s been a year and a half since starting session with Sonya. It felt like trauma and destructive behaviours were running my life. Sonya is easy to respect and creates a warm environment. Be ready to learn and practice new skills, adopt new habits, and new ways of moving in the world. Thank you Sonya !

Reviewed June 2020

Although I just started sessions with Sonya, she puts you at ease and allows you to lead the session to be able to communicate your thoughts and feelings. Looking forward to our next session!

Reviewed May 2020

I really love how she checks in when I go absent. Speaks to her dedication to help people.

Reviewed May 2020

Since getting paired with Sonya I’ve learned so much about how to manage anxiety, self-care and finding a balance. I don’t think I could have coped with this pandemic without her help.

Reviewed April 2020

Sonya has been so helpful in holding me accountable for my goals I created, yet also providing a safe space when I just need to talk things through. The combination of therapy types has allowed me to move forward so much. Even when set backs have happened, the skills we have worked on have set me up for an overall growth forward regardless of a temporary set back. I have and will continue to recommend Betterhelp and Sonya!

Reviewed February 2020

She is very nice and completely understands who I am. She allows me to talk and then gives her advice. I feel like I can trust what she says and it's genuine.

Reviewed February 2020

Sonya has been a blessing to my life. Over the past year she had helped me identify areas I need to work on, helped give me tools to change and given me the encouragement needed along the way. Sonya is direct and holds you responsible in a caring way. My life has noticeably improved and Sonya has been a vital part of that. I’m so thankful for her help.

Reviewed January 2020

Sonya has helped my life so much. She is dependable, honest and holds you accountable for your goals. She is well versed in several areas of health and a delight to talk to. Thanks Sonya, you are appreciated!

Reviewed September 2019

I adore working with Sonya! I was highly skeptical of e-counseling when I first started, but knew I needed counseling. Sonya is one the few counselors I can see my progress/growth with and up until this point, I have only seen in-person counselors. This speaks volumes to her skills. She is direct, while empathetic. The options she gives for managing and coping are relevant versus just standard/scripted. I highly recommend seeking services with Sonya!

Reviewed September 2019

She listens and she is great, I’m looking forward to more sessions and feeling better.

Reviewed September 2019

Sonya was very helpful even after the first session. She is a careful listener, patient, and thoughtful. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed August 2019

Working with Sonya was great. I loved working with her. She was and is very hands-on with being focused on working a solution.

Reviewed July 2019

Sonya is a wonderful counselor and is great about meeting your needs depending on where you are on your healing journey. I've already recommended her several times as a great resource for those who want to get help with their depression.

Reviewed July 2019

Very nice and competent.

Reviewed June 2019

Sonya takes the time to listen and provides great feedback and suggestions on how to cope with my anxiety but takes it at your own pace. I feel so much better after I’ve spoken to her. Highly recommended for anxiety issues and PTSD.

Reviewed June 2019

She is a great listener, and I feel like I'm not being judged. She shows deep concern about my issues and helps me get through my tough times.

Reviewed May 2019

I appreciate Sonya's counselling style - she addresses the issues I bring into the session in a very direct and clear way. I only had 3 sessions with her and I already feel that my thoughts are more organised and certain relationship dilemmas have been eliminated. She is also direct on the things that need to be said to help you avoid mistakes or falling into old patterns. I have nothing but great reviews for Sonya.

Reviewed May 2019

Sonya is absolutely phenomenal! She is incredibly supportive, patient, and empathetic. Sonya's experience working with a multitude of diverse cultures is rare to find. I sincerely recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed May 2019

Sonya is kind, caring and compassionate. She offers to-the-point, helpful advice, paired with tools you can implement. Sonya has been a great help to my life.

Reviewed May 2019

Better Help is such a great idea, connecting people to professionals when they need it the most, it’s changed my outlook completely and Sonya has been amazing. Always available to chat and offers some incredible advice and real life solutions, I couldn’t have got through the past few weeks without her.

Reviewed May 2019

Sonya is the best! She really understands me and listens well. She also gives good advice and seems like she genuinely cares. She doesn’t give the “standard” responses, she treats you with care and asks questions. Sonya is awesome and I am so happy to have found her! She has helped me so much!

Reviewed May 2019

Sonya is fantastic. She has helped me immensely. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other mental health issues, I would absolutely recommend her 100%.

Reviewed May 2019

Sonya has been able to provide direct feedback that is solution focused and immediately applicable. I have been able to take the options and apply them, as well as feel confident in myself after the session. She has timely responses and available sessions that fit my hectic schedule.

Reviewed May 2019

Sonya is great, she's compassionate and patient and lets you go at your own pace but still makes sure you have all he resources needed. She reaches out if she doesn't hear from and checks in and that is so helpful!

Reviewed April 2019

She is amazing! She’s helped me so much in a short amount of time.

Reviewed March 2019

She’s kind and understanding. Doesn’t push and respects you.

Reviewed March 2019

Ms. Sonya is a very nice person that understands a lot of things she's the best!

Reviewed March 2019

She is great I feel like I could talk about anything with her.

Reviewed March 2019

Sonya is wonderful! I’m so glad that I was matched with her. She is helping me with coping skills as well as setting & maintaining healthy boundaries. With everything going on in my life, it’s good to know that I can send her a message outside of our scheduled sessions.

Reviewed March 2019

Yes Sonya does understand on what’s going on in my mind. I tell her everything that’s been going on.

Reviewed March 2019

Sonya is a very skilled therapist and an asset to the mental health community. She is very responsive to all of my questions and concerns as well as advantageous when it comes to mapping out a course of therapy and/or goals/plans that are effective in helping me achieve a balanced livelihood. She is very qualified and experienced and I look forward to utilizing her services now and in the future.

Reviewed February 2019

Sonya has been very helpful in helping me with my anxiety and depression. She's very supportive and non-judgemental and helps offer solutions and objectives to move forward. I'd recommend anyone who's struggling with similar issues to Sonya Boone.

Reviewed February 2019

Sonya has been great. I come and go from my counselling, and don't always keep on top of it. But she always answers any questions I have when I reach out, always checks in when she hasn't heard from me in awhile, and shares great resources for me to fully utilize my BetterHelp experience. She is wonderful.

Reviewed January 2019

Sonya is competent and caring. She is very empathetic, and she gives me the room to work through my complicated feelings without being judged about it. I think that she's done a fine job so far. I hope to continue.

Reviewed January 2019

She’s very good!

Reviewed January 2019

Sonya has been a huge help for me. She responds quickly with a variety of tools and listens in a nonjudgmental way, offering great advice for moving forward. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Sonya Boone offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Sonya Boone works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Sonya Boone speak?

Dr. Sonya Boone speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Sonya Boone have?

Dr. Sonya Boone has 16 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Sonya Boone licensed to practice?

Dr. Sonya Boone is licensed to practice in Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.

Does Dr. Sonya Boone accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Sonya Boone accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Sonya Boone offer?

Dr. Sonya Boone offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Sonya Boone?

Dr. Sonya Boone can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Sonya Boone?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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