- Anxiety and phobia
- Parenting support
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Sonja
Sonja Peverieri is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. She also lists support for social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Dialectical Behavioral approaches that focus on managing strong emotions and building skills for coping. Sonja integrates faith-based support when requested, including Scripture and prayer, for clients who want that alongside counseling.
Parents will find she offers strategies from the Triple P Positive Parenting program to address common child-rearing challenges and developmental needs. She talks through specific parenting tactics and problem-solving steps rather than leaving advice vague. Conversations aim to clarify goals and create practical next steps to try between sessions.
Sonja adapts her work to cultural differences and places importance on respect and sensitivity. She describes tailoring session dialogues and treatment plans to each persons concerns and context. She encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy and describes the first step as completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment.
Sessions are arranged through the site process that uses a subscription model which can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking a first appointment.
How Sonja uses evidence-based methods online
Sonja works with Cognitive Behavioral methods, which focus on identifying thought and behavior patterns and trying practical changes. These methods can help with anxiety, panic symptoms, and mood concerns by breaking problems into specific steps to work on.She also uses Dialectical Behavioral approaches aimed at emotion regulation and coping skills. This helps people manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and build steady routines for handling stress.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust the plan as you learn what helps in real life.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific online session types. Ask about available options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed so progress continues between in-person commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are also specifically noted among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral methods and Dialectical Behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns, behaviors, and emotion regulation. Faith-based support with Scripture and prayer is available when clients request it.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience as an LMFT working with a range of concerns including mood disorders and parenting issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT and lists practice location in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the sites See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking steps.