Sonjit Mukherjee

Compassionate LICSW blending evidence-based care

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sonjit

Sonjit Mukherjee is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who centers his practice on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With 28 years of clinical experience in Massachusetts, he helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and a wide array of relationship and intimacy concerns.

Background and approach

He emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and build practical skills for coping and change. Mukherjee blends approaches such as client-centered care, acceptance and commitment strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and emotionally focused work to tailor treatment to individual needs.

His background includes work with issues like body image, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, career transitions, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. He supports people navigating life transitions and complicated losses while encouraging collaboration and personal agency in therapy.

Sessions may address both acute problems and longer-term patterns, with attention to building coping strategies, emotion regulation, and clearer interpersonal communication. English-language services are available, and he accepts international clients for remote appointments.

His practice uses a subscription model for sessions, which varies by location and availability.

Online Options That Fit Evidence-Based Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it emphasizes practical skills and measurable steps toward goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action, which can be helpful for coping with chronic stress, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person through empathic listening and collaborative exploration, supporting increased self-understanding and a stronger therapeutic alliance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time rather than relying on a single fixed method.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for scheduling and for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from Massachusetts while accommodating different comfort levels with modes of communication and pacing.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career or life transition challenges.

What is his therapeutic approach and style?

The practice emphasizes evidence-informed methods such as CBT alongside ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to combine skill-building with emotional exploration and practical problem solving.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse presenting problems, bringing long-term practice perspective to treatment planning.

Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?

He is licensed in Massachusetts and holds the credential MA LICSW 116633, practicing as a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW).

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services to English-speaking individuals located outside the U.S.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees handled for ongoing sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English