Sonja Carter, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sonja!

I have a passion for supporting people to work through life's various challenges.

My focus

Based on my experience, I have found that my approach and style are a good fit, and I enjoy working with young adults to adults in all stages of life.

My approach

I believe the client and therapist relationship is key to creating a sense of safety, comfort, and trust for my clients to open up, discover their true thoughts and feelings, begin to heal, and feel empowered to handle life's ups and downs. I work with clients to help them feel less alone and less helpless in their circumstances.

My communication style

I would describe my communication style as I want each client to feel heard, accepted, and supported during our time together.

My journey to mental healthcare

This education provided the foundation for my passion to support people through life's challenges as a therapist.

My goals for you

Ideally, treatment will help clients feel they have effectively addressed past and present issues and that they are equipped and capable of conquering any future obstacles as their life moves forward in a healthier and fulfilling direction.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll focus on getting to know each other and understanding what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your current concerns, background, and goals. This is a space for you to share openly while we begin building a trusting relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Psychoanalytic

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 68 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sonja Carter