Sonja Peverieri

Sonja Peverieri is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and depression. She also supports parents working through parenting challenges. Sonja aims to meet clients where they are and to create a plan that fits each person’s life.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavioral therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sonja offers faith-based support when requested, including Scripture and prayer, and she adapts conversations to honor a client's spiritual beliefs.

For parents she draws on the Triple P Positive Parenting program to provide practical strategies for everyday parenting challenges. She focuses on clear communication, setting consistent boundaries, and supporting a child’s developmental needs. Her work pays attention to cultural diversity and tries to respect each person’s background.

Sonja describes her style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. She tailors session topics and plans to each person’s specific needs. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make the process steady and understandable.

She encourages people to begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a session. Sonja looks forward to meeting people and helping them build skills to manage emotions, relationships, and family life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Sonja uses Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns and focuses on practical skill-building and homework tasks.

She also uses Dialectical Behavioral therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help people manage intense anger, strong emotions, and difficult reactions in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonja will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will start with what matters most and adjust methods as progress is made.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into sessions for discussion.