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Sonya Poole

Practical therapy combining CBT and compassion

LPC Louisiana

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Sonya

Sonya Poole is an LPC practicing in Louisiana who integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to address common life challenges. With 17 years of professional experience, she helps people work through stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and issues that affect self-esteem.

Background and approach

Her approach balances practical skills with compassionate listening to support meaningful change. She also addresses concerns such as communication problems, life purpose, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic attacks, postpartum depression, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.

Sonya emphasizes collaboration and encourages clients to explore thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental setting while developing concrete coping strategies and behavioral tools. Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she focuses on empowering clients to set achievable goals and build confidence over time.

Sessions are structured to combine evidence-informed interventions like CBT and ACT with a strengths-based, client-centered stance that honors each person’s priorities and pace.

Online Approaches Grounded in Practical Strategies

Sonya draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete techniques for anxiety, panic, and depression. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage values-based action and acceptance skills, which can be useful for managing distressing thoughts and building a meaningful life. In session she blends these approaches with a client-centered stance that prioritizes the person's perspective and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they review goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most, making the work adaptive and client-driven.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing options for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow the therapist and client to focus on skill-building and problem solving across sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with communication problems and issues like OCD, panic attacks, postpartum depression, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered methods, and solution-focused strategies to blend practical skills with empathic support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of professional work experience to her practice, applying that background to help clients develop coping skills and reach personal goals.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Louisiana under LA LPC 4230.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English