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Sonja Allardyce, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Sonja

Sonja Allardyce, LCSW, works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life challenges. She brings ten years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania and focuses on helping clients develop practical skills to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and rebuild a sense of stability.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's strengths and values. Her practice draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to individual needs.

Sonja aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can examine patterns, practice new coping strategies, and set realistic goals for change. She balances emotional support with structured techniques to help people move toward clearer thinking and improved daily functioning.

Clients seeking help with issues like grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, career transitions, parenting stress, or compassion fatigue will find a clinician who prioritizes practical tools and steady guidance. Sonja invites motivated individuals to engage in a collaborative process aimed at strengthening resilience and fostering growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then practice concrete skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to support people managing intense emotions or relationship difficulties. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses bilateral stimulation alongside recollection to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to explore which methods best match their goals, concerns, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication styles and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for busy lives, allow continuity of care across locations within the clinician's region, and support ongoing skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sonja commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, blending supportive listening with structured, evidence-based techniques to help clients build insight and practical coping strategies.
What level of experience does she bring to sessions?
She has ten years of clinical experience practicing as a licensed social worker and has worked with diverse concerns using multiple therapeutic approaches.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with the credential PA LCSW CW022141 and lists LCSW as her professional credential.
Can non-U.S. clients work with her in English?
She provides services in English but is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Sonja can help with

Sonja Allardyce works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Sonja works with depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem challenges.

How Sonja approaches therapy

Sonja's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sonja is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 10 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Sonja aims to empower clients.