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Sonya Fields, LPC

Practical counseling for anxiety and life changes

25 years in practice · based in South Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sonya

Sonya Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience helping people manage anxiety and stress. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Sonya invites clients to notice strengths and take small, clear actions toward change.

Her approach centers on what is already working for each person. She listens to current struggles and helps identify realistic next steps. Sessions often include goal setting, skill-building, and short-term action plans to move forward.

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Background and approach

Sonya blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises. She also uses emotionally-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to support decision-making and stronger emotional awareness. These methods are used to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

She also brings experience with caregiver stress, blended family issues, body image and eating concerns, first responder stress, and workplace or career difficulties. Sonya describes her role as both counselor and coach, guiding clients to use internal strengths and external resources to meet goals. Sessions may include phone or video meetings plus ongoing text support when helpful.

Sonya works with each person to set a pace that fits their life and goals. She aims to help people trust their judgment and take steps toward a more meaningful life.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Sonya uses client-centered work to understand each person's priorities, listen without judgment, and build from existing strengths. This approach helps people clarify what matters and set realistic goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood by practicing specific skills between sessions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the early work. Sonya treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what works and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and text or chat can help with quick support and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or when travel is difficult.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sonya help with?
She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image matters, parenting and caregiver stress, and career challenges.
What is Sonya's style in therapy?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with goal-setting, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and emotionally-focused work when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a counselor and coach, helping people make meaningful life changes and address emotional concerns.
Where is she located and licensed?
She practices from South Carolina and holds a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor credential (SC LPC).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sonya accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Sonya?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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