Dr. Sonia Smith, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 25 years in practice
Dr. Sonia Smith uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, grief, and other life challenges.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 042694 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1093137804 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Sonia
Dr. Sonia Smith uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, grief, and other life challenges. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in New York with 25 years of experience.
Her style is direct and collaborative so people know what to expect each step of the way. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to make therapy feel useful and down-to-earth.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and small steps toward change. She also draws on solution-focused methods to highlight strengths and quick wins. Dr.
Smith has worked across many areas including trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting stress, family problems, and issues around intimacy and identity. She often helps people facing life transitions, loss, or complicated family histories like adoption, blended family struggles, or immigration-related stress. Her practice includes coaching-style conversations when useful, and she supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, and questions of life purpose.
Therapy sessions may include talking, practical skill-building, and planning to handle difficult moments. Sessions are offered in English and provided through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sonia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches Sonia names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Dr. Smith commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing concrete skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship tensions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaboration guides whether to emphasize skill practice, reflective listening, motivational conversations, or brief solution-focused steps during sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, coaching-style prompts, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Smith works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting, and many family-related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-focused approach combined with cognitive behavioral and motivational techniques and solution-focused methods to set goals and teach practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working in social work and mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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