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Dr. Sonya Boone

Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW

Therapist in Hawaii

Calm, experienced support for emotional recovery

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  • 16 years experience
  • LCSW in HI and TX
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Sonya

Dr. Sonya Boone is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience based in Hawaii. She offers calm, steady support for people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. Her work aims to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward.

She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and several graduate degrees that include a Master of Social Work and a Master of Health Service Administration. These degrees inform how she thinks about integrated care and how emotional health connects with everyday life.

Her practice focuses on listening to each person's story and tailoring tools that fit their situation. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and acceptance strategies to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter.

Dr. Boone pays attention to cultural and workplace issues and offers support around parenting, grief, relationship struggles, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns like ADHD, chronic illness, and attachment-related difficulties, helping people break down problems into manageable steps.

Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill-building, and steady progress. Dr. Boone aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful memories, practice new ways of coping, and build routines that support long-term well-being.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values. It helps when people feel stuck or are avoiding difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete coping skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm; this often pairs well with CBT or ACT.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a team effort. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss how different methods might help, and try options that fit your needs and preferences. That way clients get practical tools that match their goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help keep momentum between appointments and make it simpler to practice skills in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Boone work with?

She helps people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and family stress, plus issues like grief, anger, ADHD, and career strain.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, setting clear goals, and teaching skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Boone has 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with credentials listed as HI LCSW and TX LCSW and practices from Hawaii.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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