Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Sonya Baquedano, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.027278
- NPI
- 1578151379
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Sonya 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping skills
About Sonya
Sonya Baquedano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with five years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Sonya writes that she also pays attention to related issues such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, and addiction-related problems.
Sonya’s approach is practical and steady. She favors working at a pace people can manage and helping them name what hurts. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep someone stuck and to build manageable steps for change. She describes bringing a faith-informed perspective when clients request it.
In the room she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and anxiety. That means she focuses on tools and strategies shown to help with symptoms and daily functioning. She also helps people work through relationship strain and separation issues when those themes come up.
Her background includes five years of direct clinical work with varied populations. Sonya emphasizes combining emotional processing with practical skills for everyday life. She supports people through major losses, post-traumatic stress, and complications that can follow sexual or domestic violence.
Sessions are conducted in English and Sonya does not accept international clients. Practical matters such as fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Working with evidence-based techniques online
Sonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and anxiety. For trauma and post-traumatic stress she focuses on structured approaches that help a person safely process distressing memories and reduce their grip on daily life. For grief and loss she applies practical strategies that support processing emotions while restoring routines and functioning.These methods are explained in simple terms during early sessions so clients know what to expect. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonya works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one way will fit everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals commonly use remote sessions to focus on skill practice, emotional processing, and problem solving in ways that fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas listed include adoption and foster care, aging, substance issues, and relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and steady, focusing on naming problems and building manageable steps. She combines emotional work with concrete tools for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical practice experience working with varied populations. That experience includes supporting people through grief, trauma, and relationship strain.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. Her listed location is Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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