- Strengths-based
- Practical steps
- Health and wellness
About Sonya
Sonya Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people make changes that matter. She aims to help clients use their strengths to move forward. She offers a practical, steady presence for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Sonya listens first and then helps turn goals into action steps. She works alongside clients to identify internal strengths and outside resources. That process often makes choices feel clearer and more manageable.
Her approach draws on positive psychology and coaching. She helps clients notice what is already working, name personal values, and build habits that support wellbeing. Sonya describes this as walking with clients toward a more meaningful life.
Over 25 years she has supported people through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and life transitions. She also works with issues such as relationships, parenting concerns, eating and body image, career challenges, bipolar and depression, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Sonya combines counseling with health and wellness coaching skills. She has a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She is also a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified MentorCoach.
She typically schedules live sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern time and responds to messages during the week. To begin, readers are invited to complete the Start Therapy flow and a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Approaches that guide online work
Sonya combines client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people address current problems and improve relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person feels understood and can draw on their own strengths. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, sleep and daily stress. EFT concentrates on emotions and connection, helping people name feelings and shift patterns that get in the way of closeness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonya will discuss your goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan as you learn what works. The therapist and client work together to balance short-term tools and longer-term change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. It can also let people use voice-only check-ins when a quicker update is needed or save longer sessions for deeper work. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to your needs so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting and eating or body image issues. The list also includes bipolar, ADHD, career challenges and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe the therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, client-centered style that combines coaching and counseling. Methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience as a counselor and coach. Her work emphasizes positive psychology and practical steps toward client goals.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in South Carolina and holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted; confirm any scheduling differences when you book.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.