Dr. Sonya McCurdy

Compassionate LICSW using practical evidence-based tools

LICSW Alabama

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sonya

Dr. Sonya McCurdy is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 21 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of mental health concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a client-centered stance to her work, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation while drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness practices.

Her clinical background includes work with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and personality-related challenges, alongside services for grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and coping with life changes. Dr.

McCurdy also addresses focused areas like abandonment, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, eating and body image issues, caregiver stress, and responses to natural or human-caused disasters. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship.

When a particular situation falls outside her scope, she offers referrals to other professionals who may be a better match. Prospective clients in Alabama can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and adapts support to each person's experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods feel most useful. Together they will consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences to shape an individualized plan that can incorporate one or more approaches over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and allow consistent access to licensed professionals from varied locations within her practice area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, and many related problems listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, blending CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She brings 21 years of clinical experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and what is her credential?

She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Alabama under AL LICSW 3703C.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and subscription details handled?

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

What steps should I take to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English