- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Faith based support
About Sonja
Sonja Peverieri is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Sonja uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address difficult feelings and patterns. She also integrates Biblical counseling when clients request faith-based support, including scripture and prayer for those who want it. Her background includes the Triple P Positive Parenting program to help parents handle everyday parenting struggles and developmental concerns.
In practical terms she focuses on spotting what keeps problems going. That might mean tracking thoughts that fuel anger, practicing different reactions to triggers, or building concrete parenting skills for stressful moments. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented so people leave with clear next steps they can try between sessions.
She pays attention to cultural differences and works to adapt conversations and plans to each person’s background. Sonja also helps people who are dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, workplace stress, mood concerns, panic, OCD symptoms, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and women’s issues.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sonja commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to test new ways of thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger and intense reactions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adjust the plan as those needs change. The first sessions often focus on identifying what triggers anger and which skills to practice next.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats here, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend regular check-ins, try brief skills practice between tasks, and maintain continuity while people handle work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression along with related concerns such as attachment, communication, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach new ways of responding to strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.