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Sonya Young, LPCC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Sonya

Sonya Young is a licensed professional counselor in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and challenges with attention and focus often associated with ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes clients' strengths and collaborates with them to build practical skills for greater motivation, confidence, and emotional balance. Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life while providing supportive guidance through difficult transitions.

With five years of professional experience as an LPCC, Sonya draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as social anxiety, body image concerns, feelings of isolation and loneliness, and wounds tied to guilt or shame.

She encourages clients to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support as they explore forgiveness, communication skills, and self-love. Sessions aim to be goal-oriented, compassionate, and tuned to each client’s unique pace and priorities.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Sonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and stress management, teaching strategies such as breathing exercises, behavioral experiments, and routine adjustments to reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. Another approach targets attention and focus by developing organizational habits, task structuring, and tailored strategies to support concentration and follow-through for people experiencing ADHD-related difficulties.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Sonya will work with clients to identify priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from varied locations within California and allow clients to access support in ways that best match their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Sonya works with stress, anxiety, self esteem struggles, depression, and attention and focus difficulties related to ADHD, along with related issues like body image, social anxiety, and loneliness.
What is Sonya's general therapeutic style?
Her style centers on collaboration and strength-building, treating clients as experts in their own stories while offering guidance and practical skills to increase confidence and motivation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds five years of professional experience working with clients on mood, attention, and self-image concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPCC licensed in California with licence number CA LPCC 13075 and practices from California.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English