- CBT methods
- ACT ideas
- Mindfulness practice
About Sonya
Sonya Drottar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, family concerns, and coping with major life changes. Sonya also addresses grief, relationship problems, addictions, and challenges tied to health and caregiving.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations are direct and goal oriented. Sonya listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people try concrete steps to change what isn’t working.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and find small, steady ways to act on them. Mindfulness practices are offered when clients want simple ways to settle stress and be more present in daily moments.
People come for help with attachment or blended family issues, parenting strain, or the stress of chronic illness and caregiving. Sonya will also support those facing trauma, domestic violence histories, or addiction challenges. She accepts international clients and works in English.
Sessions begin with a brief assessment of current problems and priorities. From there she and the client set practical goals and track progress. The focus is on skills and choices that fit into everyday life, not on long explanations or clinical labels.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard. It often helps with anxiety, life transitions, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce worry and improve coping. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and problem patterns that keep repeating.Choosing an approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try a few methods to see what fits. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan stays relevant to daily life and parenting challenges in blended households.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins, and remove the need to travel. Online work can let a person practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into the conversation more quickly. Licensed professionals will discuss how a plan can be scheduled to match your routine and preferences.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting and family concerns, grief, relationship problems, addictions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a direct, practical way using short-term skills and behavior changes alongside values-based work.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) based in California.
Can she work with clients who live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for your situation.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.