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Sonia Gallegos

Empathetic, evidence-informed social worker

LCSW Arizona

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sonia

Sonia Gallegos is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Arizona who brings six years of professional experience to her therapeutic work.

Background and approach

She began her career working within a government agency where she supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders such as bipolar, substance use, trauma and grief, relationship and family challenges, and difficulties with sleep, eating, or career transitions.

Her background includes work with stress, anger, self-esteem, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life adjustments. Her practice weaves evidence-informed methods with a solution-focused mindset, and she individualizes treatment plans based on each person’s goals and circumstances.

Sonia draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered care, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients develop practical skills, clarify priorities, and navigate change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients move toward meaningful, manageable progress.

Online approaches for practical change

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them clarify values and goals; this approach supports people who want a collaborative, nonjudgmental partnership while exploring change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and teaching concrete strategies to shift those patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy incorporates present-moment awareness and gentle attention practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen emotional regulation, helping clients who want tools for stress management and grounding.

Determining the best approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blend methods as appropriate rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what is most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling around work and family obligations. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations within the therapist's service area and to choose formats that fit their communication style and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Sonia works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting, career changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, anger, and low self-esteem.
What is the overall therapeutic style and approach?
The practice emphasizes evidence-informed care with a solution-focused orientation, combining client-centered work, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify goals and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of experience, including time working as a therapist within a government agency where she supported people with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
The therapist is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and California with the following licence details: AZ LCSW 20087 and CA LCSW 76067, and she practices out of Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California, Arizona

Languages

English