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Sonya Bryce

Sonya Bryce

LPC

Therapist · Virginia · 21+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor with practical tools

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About Sonya

Sonya Bryce is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction concerns, grief, and mood changes. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can say what they mean and be heard. Sonya invites straightforward talk about problems and goals so families and individuals can find practical ways forward.

She keeps sessions relaxed and direct. Sonya asks questions, offers tools, and works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. Her main methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and she adapts techniques to what each person needs.

Sonya has practiced in Arizona and Virginia and maintains licensure as an LPC. She blends practical skills with collaborative planning so people learn to notice thought patterns, shift behavior, and set reachable steps toward change. Sessions include skill practice and real-world homework when useful.

People reach out to her for help with substance use, trauma and abuse, panic and mood disorders, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and relationship communication. She also supports those navigating life transitions, career questions, and the strain of caregiving.

Sonya encourages questions and honest feedback during the work together. She frames progress as a series of small, concrete steps and helps people track what works. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site process to match and schedule a first visit.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Virginia, Arizona

Languages

English

Approaches and how online work can help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people set their own goals, which suits issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes, useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change, such as with substance use or ambivalence about new habits, by building motivation in small steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose what to try first, checks in on progress, and adjusts methods to match needs, goals, and preferences. That teamwork helps make sessions feel useful and focused.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, like shorter check-ins between commitments or avoiding travel time. It also lets people use tools and worksheets during sessions and practice skills in everyday settings. Ask about scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Virginia
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701003322
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-14494
NPI
1649216854

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sonya support?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related life and work stresses.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is open and friendly, encouraging direct talk and client questions. She works collaboratively to set goals and use practical techniques tailored to each person.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 21 years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing mood, trauma, addiction, and stress-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Arizona and Virginia and practices from Virginia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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