- CBT techniques
- ACT and mindfulness
- Solution-focused work
About Sonya
Sonya Poole is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses concerns such as panic attacks, OCD symptoms, postpartum depression, social anxiety, communication problems, women's issues, and questions about life purpose.
Sonya uses straightforward conversation to help people notice what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. She also draws on mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques to build small, usable changes.
Her client-centered approach means sessions begin with what matters to the person. She asks about everyday routines, stressors, and goals, then suggests simple experiments to test new ways of coping. Progress is measured in what clients do differently between meetings, not in abstract ideals.
Sonya helps people work through communication problems by practicing phrasing and timing in session. For life purpose questions she helps clarify values and next steps rather than offering prescriptive answers. When obsessions or panic are present, she uses gradual exposure and coping strategies drawn from CBT and ACT.
People can expect direct guidance, short practical exercises, and time to talk things through. The work aims to make daily life more manageable and to create clearer next steps after changes in work, relationships, or health.
How Sonya blends structured methods with online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and learning ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when someone feels directionless after a life change or when avoidance keeps them from trying new steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and gradual exposure to reduce panic symptoms, compulsive behaviors, and social anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept up in them, which supports both ACT and CBT work.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will look at presenting problems, daily routines, and personal goals to decide which methods to try. That choice can change over time as new needs or challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try techniques in their everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the session for immediate practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include panic attacks, OCD symptoms, postpartum depression, social anxiety, communication problems, women's issues, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT and ACT techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and experiments clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Louisiana.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.