- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Sonia
Sonia Wiesner is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family conflict, parenting strain, and trauma and abuse. Sonia also supports those dealing with ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife change.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Sonia helps people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors. She also aids clients in improving communication and managing strong emotions. Sessions often involve setting small goals and practicing new skills between visits.
Sonia draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow each person's pace. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts that keep someone stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.
Her background includes work with caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, and recovery after domestic violence. She has helped people address guilt, shame, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress. Sonia pays attention to practical steps that make everyday life more manageable.
People can expect straightforward sessions that focus on skills, communication, and coping strategies. Sonia practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up a first appointment.
How Sonia uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps people feel understood and decide what goals matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches concrete skills for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thought patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for regulating strong emotions and tolerating distress without making things worse.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Sonia will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what methods feel most helpful. She treats the choice of approach as collaborative and may blend techniques to fit how someone prefers to work.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If someone prefers fewer video moments, options such as phone check-ins may be discussed depending on what Sonia offers. The emphasis is on practical ways to use therapy tools in everyday life rather than on any single format.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Sonia helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and life changes such as divorce or midlife crisis.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines Client-Centered listening with active, skills-based methods like CBT and DBT to help people practice new ways of thinking and responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.