Sonya Kelly

My communication style

I create a warm, grounded atmosphere like asking advice from your favorite aunt—the one who wraps you in a hug, offers tea, and tells you the truth. You leave feeling understood, a little raw, but with good suggestions on moving your life forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was born to be a healer. As a child, other kids told me their problems on the playground. By my teens, adults started confiding in me, which sparked the idea of becoming a therapist.

My goals for you

I ask new clients what they want from therapy early on. What are their goals? Why now? How is the situation impacting their lives? We condense it into three sentences to write down, so we can check progress and stay on track.

Our first session

In the first few sessions, I ask many questions about your background to get to know you quickly. Learning your history often leads to epiphanies, which is why many of my clients get what they need in fewer sessions.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Spiritual, Non-denominational