I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York, (LCSW-R), certified Family Life Educator (NAD), an informed therapist in Complicated Grief Treatment Therapy (Center for Complicated Grief), an Empowerment Facilitator with the 4 Real Women International Organization, Inc. (4RWI), and a Relationship Life Coach.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience in the field of Social Work supporting individuals, couples and families across a broad scope of life issues, including prevention of child abuse and neglect, grief and bereavement, domestic violence, adolescent gang involvement, community violence and trauma.
I specialize in family therapy, psychotherapy and mental health counseling that assist couples, individuals, and families regain rightful balance in their relationships with each other, and their overall wellbeing.
I am also a passionate and active advocate for and voice against social injustices that affect the lives of individuals and families, especially women and children. My motto is “Mending the Broken and Healing the Wounded”.
I am looking forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 042694
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I absolutely love Dr. Smith! She is extremely knowledgeable and makes me feel very comfortable expressing myself and being vulnerable. I feel that she creates a safe space for me and that I’m able to properly work through my traumas and my underlined issues with full support. Thank you so much Dr. Smith!
Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Sonia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is the perfect combination of processional, spiritual and mental healing. She is highly skilled and understands what I needed to get better. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Sonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Smith is very attentive to my concerns and needs. I look forward to seeing her each week. She is communicative and consistent with our session scheduling. Always ready to listen and help process my issues.
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Sonia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Very understanding
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Sonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Smith saved me when I was having a crisis and moved her schedule around to see me immediately. She is thoughtful, kind, and insightful. I cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Sonia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Dr. Smith was very easy to talk to. This was my first experience with therapy and she made me feel comfortable and at ease that i could open up to her. Her Christian values were very aligned with my faith and i feel it will enhance my therapy journey
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Sonia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse