- Client-centered approach
- Goal-focused planning
- Strengths-based care
About Sontra
Sontra Carmouche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who uses a client-centered approach to help people move toward clearer goals. She focuses on motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and practical steps to manage stress and anxiety. Sontra speaks English and draws on a mix of problem-solving and motivational techniques to support change.
She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that strengths already exist to build on. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation about what matters now. Sontra helps people set small, doable goals that make life feel more manageable.
Her background includes five years working with adults around career questions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns like addiction, grief, depression, sleep and eating issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Sontra uses Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. That looks like listening first, clarifying goals next, and trying practical steps together. She aims to make therapy a collaborative effort with clear, achievable next steps.
Choosing to start therapy is a step toward change, and Sontra offers a supportive, goal-oriented way to explore options. People leave with tools to handle daily stressors and plans to move toward the life they want.
How these approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's priorities first. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps a person clarify what matters most, which can reduce overwhelm and make decisions easier.Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative way to talk about change. It helps people weigh options and find their own reasons to move forward, useful for issues like addiction, behavior change, or low motivation.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions. It emphasizes what is working and how to build on strengths to reach specific goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing styles over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins on a work break, or avoid travel time. It can also let people try short goal-focused sessions or steady weekly meetings depending on what they need.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, and related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which means sessions start with listening, then set goals and try practical steps together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on issues like motivation, confidence, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana and holds the LA LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.