Find presence.
In-person individual therapy in Philadelphia | Virtual therapy across Pennsylvania & Massachusetts
I’m glad you’re here.
I know it can be exasperating to feel emotions that seem to be completely out of your control. You’re probably an introspective person and have tried everything to understand yourself, yet the same patterns remain: ruminating, people-pleasing, withdrawing from others. You try so hard to be “good” – at your job, at your relationships, even at your own personal growth and self-care. Then why are you stuck feeling like nothing is ever good enough?
Hi, I’m Sonja.
I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Philadelphia and I provide therapy to individuals across Pennsylvania & Massachusetts. I do this job because I believe in it - therapy can be a truly transformative space for those who are committed to the process. That being said, it’s not always easy.
I help by providing a grounding presence that allows you to safely bring your fears, vulnerabilities, and sometimes distressing thoughts & feelings to the space. If there’s one thing I can promise, it’s that you will not be judged by me. I have an accepting and down-to-earth demeanor and offer compassionate, evidence-based, and honest feedback. I care about this work and am genuinely invested in your growth.
The beauty of therapy is what unfolds in the dialogue between us: we will help you gain fresh perspectives, see yourself with greater confidence, and lighten the grasp of your thoughts and feelings. At the very least, I’ll be a person you can lean on during difficult or uncertain times.
Specialties
EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY
You’ve always been someone who has felt deeply. As a child (and probably as an adult, too) you were often labeled as being “too sensitive.” And in fact, sometimes you feel that way…
POSTPARTUM
You have just been through the deepest transformation imaginable. Having a baby shakes you from your physical body to your very identity. To add fuel to the fire, you are operating…
ANXIETY
Anxiety is incredibly hard. The pit in your stomach, the tension in your body – the physical sensations are one thing, but the way it occupies your mind is another. You get stuck on…
IDENTITY
Something feels “off” lately. Maybe you’ve just undergone a life transition, or maybe your everyday life is no longer feeling satisfying to you. Maybe you have built exactly the life you…
How I can help:
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Relational psychodynamic therapy focuses on finding the root cause of emotional suffering. It’s a form of depth psychology that looks at how the unconscious informs one’s current behavior. The “relational” component involves using the relationship between client & therapist to heal attachment wounds.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy that works to increase psychological flexibility. “Acceptance” refers to relating more easily to oneself and one’s emotions. “Commitment” refers to taking specific, values-aligned actions towards living a more fulfilling life.
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Mindfulness has been shown time and time again to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety & depression, improving emotional regulation, building self-compassion, and much more. It works by changing the way one relates to their thoughts and feelings so they don’t feel as heavy or all-consuming. Additionally, it helps build the essential skill of present-moment awareness.
