Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Dr. Sonia Smith, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 042694
- NPI
- 1093137804
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Sonia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Sonia
Dr. Sonia Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 25 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addiction, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. She also lists work with LGBT matters and supports people managing life changes and questions of purpose.
Her approach focuses on practical, conversational therapy that helps people identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint thought patterns that affect mood and behavior. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when people want concrete steps and short-term goals.
Dr. Smith has a long history responding to family problems, domestic violence, and trauma from community or personal events. She also notes experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, and immigration-related stress. That background informs how she talks about coping and safety in everyday life.
In sessions she addresses parenting stress, communication problems, anger, and isolation with clear strategies and goal-oriented work. She also works with people dealing with hospice or end-of-life concerns, abandonment, and forgiveness issues. Her interest in coaching shows through when clients want focused change and practical next steps.
People who choose her will meet a clinician who combines listening with tools for managing symptoms and relationships. Before booking, confirm current session formats and any logistics you need to plan for.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and reflection. The therapist follows the client's concerns and helps clarify feelings and priorities, which is useful for relationship strain, grief, and ongoing stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or depression. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings, helping people change patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and then propose which methods to use. That plan can change as progress is reviewed and new issues arise.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Speaking with a licensed professional by remote appointment can allow focused work on communication skills, coping techniques, and short-term goals while keeping sessions practical and scheduled around daily responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, and related family problems.
What is her basic approach in therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience in social work and clinical practice across a range of life and family issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers