As a licensed therapist in Hawaii, I bring 16 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, culturally responsive spaces for healing across diverse life experiences. I specialize in addressing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, and personal growth.
I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, specializing in integrated care. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a Master's in Health Service Administration, a Master's in Social Work, and a Master's of Studies in Law. My education has helped me become more introspective and better understand my clients, enabling me to help them achieve therapeutic goals more effectively.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding individual narratives, with particular expertise in women's issues, workplace challenges, multicultural concerns, and navigating life transitions. I offer supportive guidance for young adults, military veterans, and individuals experiencing complex emotional and interpersonal dynamics.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop meaningful strategies for managing stress, healing from past experiences, and cultivating resilience. My work honors each person's unique journey, focusing on communication, self-discovery, and empowerment. I am committed to providing a warm, affirming environment where individuals can explore their experiences and build sustainable paths toward emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Sonya Boone. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is a wonderful therapist who has already helped me make lots of strides managing my anxiety levels through a very high stress situation.
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very good at helping me work through traumatic life events I've been dealing with. The feeling of comfort and being able to let it out was something my regular therapists lacked. Highly recommended
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Boone has listened to my needs and provided me with plenty of resources to cope with my struggles. She challenges me in a good way to handle my issues in a more positive and helpful manner.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Listens really, evaluate issues to the core and unravel the mess. Thank you Dr. Boone.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Sonya for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Dr. Boone listened well to my needs and my concerns and was able guide me as I worked towards self-discovery and self-growth.
Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Sonya’s an excellent therapist. Highly recommend
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She helped me through the darkest valley of my life. She knows how to calm me down and say the right things to fight the dark thoughts. She is an expert and a true ally for mental health care.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Absolutely fantastic experience with Dr. Boone. She is compassionate and understanding. Fantastic
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Dr. Boone is so incredibly thoughtful and insightful. She does and amazing job of listening while also offering feedback and remaining goal oriented. So glad that she is on this journey with me.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Dr. Boone is so supportive and helps me come up with strategies to reduce anxiety and stress!
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Boone is a wonderful therapist I felt like I could open up to her immediately and not get judged it’s a bonus that she comes from a similar background as me. I’m grateful that I was paired with her because she has helped me through some difficult things to confront I highly recommend Dr. Boone
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very calm, kind, and validating. She truly cares about helping people. I appreciate her feedback and honesty. 100/10
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Boone has been very supportive and helpful in this time of transition in my life.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Boone has helped me to feel more grounded and in control of my life. I can't thank her enough for her perspective and support. I am grateful for such a positive experience, my first time in therapy.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is fantastic and so easy to talk to/work with. I would recommend her to anyone. Our time was short lived due to some personal situations but for the time I did work with her, she was nothing but helpful.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Patient and empathetic, Dr. Boone is an outstanding resource.
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very reliable and knowledgeable on a number of topics. Dr.Boone really listens to me and helps validate my feelings, even when they feel silly to me.
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr.Boone is really patient with me, and a great listener. She makes me feel like I can discuss my issues with no judgment. I always look forward to our sessions. She recommends ways to help me manage my anxiety.
She’s been a great therapist so far.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have been with Dr. Boone for several years now, and she is AMAZING! I'm so happy to be paired with her.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Sonya is an awesome counselor who takes her time to get to know you. She shows she cares and has been a great help to me over the last year! I highly recommend her!!
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning eating disorders
Sonya has been great in helping me through many of my issues and she can tell when I’m not divulging everything I should, and penetrating into areas I don’t necessarily want to talk about because im trying to hide them or she knows what my actual problems are even though I don’t say it. It forces me to face my actual issues, get to the underlying causes of things and been monumentally helpful
Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable
Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Boone is down to earth. She listens and gives great feedback and ways to help you through the issues. She promotes positivity and self care first and foremost.
Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Dr Boone has been very helpful for me to gain control of my stress and anxiety - she listens and provides great feedback.
Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Great Counselor
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Boone listens and offers helpful advice -it’s clear she has experience and expertise in area I am seeking help with. Her follow ups online are helpful
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues
Sonya is wonderful. She helped me get out of a very dark and confusing time in my life. I felt very helpless and lost before. Now, I feel secure and grounded. I would highly recommend.
Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Sonya has been helping me for many months now and she is really wonderful. I didn't know what to expect from therapy, but I have found it super helpful just to have someone to talk to who actually listens. Sonya is very empathetic and offers great feedback and useful tools/resources to help me deal with anxiety and depression, as well as navigate relationships and overwhelming emotions. Sonya is both professional and personable. She's great at her work. I really appreciate her.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
5 stars. It’s been a year and a half since starting session with Sonya. It felt like trauma and destructive behaviours were running my life. Sonya is easy to respect and creates a warm environment. Be ready to learn and practice new skills, adopt new habits, and new ways of moving in the world. Thank you Sonya !
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Although I just started sessions with Sonya, she puts you at ease and allows you to lead the session to be able to communicate your thoughts and feelings. Looking forward to our next session!
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I really love how she checks in when I go absent. Speaks to her dedication to help people.
Written on May 10, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Since getting paired with Sonya I’ve learned so much about how to manage anxiety, self-care and finding a balance. I don’t think I could have coped with this pandemic without her help.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Sonya has been so helpful in holding me accountable for my goals I created, yet also providing a safe space when I just need to talk things through. The combination of therapy types has allowed me to move forward so much. Even when set backs have happened, the skills we have worked on have set me up for an overall growth forward regardless of a temporary set back. I have and will continue to recommend Betterhelp and Sonya!
Written on Feb 21, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
She is very nice and completely understands who I am. She allows me to talk and then gives her advice. I feel like I can trust what she says and it's genuine.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Sonya for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She listens and she is great, I’m looking forward to more sessions and feeling better.
Written on Sep 11, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Sonya was very helpful even after the first session. She is a careful listener, patient, and thoughtful. I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 15, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 3 weeks
Working with Sonya was great. I loved working with her. She was and is very hands-on with being focused on working a solution.
Written on Jul 24, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Sonya is a wonderful counselor and is great about meeting your needs depending on where you are on your healing journey. I've already recommended her several times as a great resource for those who want to get help with their depression.
Written on Jul 18, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Very nice and competent.
Written on Jun 30, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate Sonya's counselling style - she addresses the issues I bring into the session in a very direct and clear way. I only had 3 sessions with her and I already feel that my thoughts are more organised and certain relationship dilemmas have been eliminated. She is also direct on the things that need to be said to help you avoid mistakes or falling into old patterns. I have nothing but great reviews for Sonya.
Written on May 28, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sonya is absolutely phenomenal! She is incredibly supportive, patient, and empathetic. Sonya's experience working with a multitude of diverse cultures is rare to find. I sincerely recommend her to anyone!
Written on May 27, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Better Help is such a great idea, connecting people to professionals when they need it the most, it’s changed my outlook completely and Sonya has been amazing. Always available to chat and offers some incredible advice and real life solutions, I couldn’t have got through the past few weeks without her.
Written on May 09, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sonya is the best! She really understands me and listens well. She also gives good advice and seems like she genuinely cares. She doesn’t give the “standard” responses, she treats you with care and asks questions. Sonya is awesome and I am so happy to have found her! She has helped me so much!
Written on May 03, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Sonya is fantastic. She has helped me immensely. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other mental health issues, I would absolutely recommend her 100%.
Written on May 03, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Sonya is great, she's compassionate and patient and lets you go at your own pace but still makes sure you have all he resources needed. She reaches out if she doesn't hear from and checks in and that is so helpful!
Written on Apr 30, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is amazing! She’s helped me so much in a short amount of time.
Written on Mar 29, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s kind and understanding. Doesn’t push and respects you.
Written on Mar 23, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ms. Sonya is a very nice person that understands a lot of things she's the best!
Written on Mar 16, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is great I feel like I could talk about anything with her.
Written on Mar 15, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Yes Sonya does understand on what’s going on in my mind. I tell her everything that’s been going on.
Written on Mar 03, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Sonya is a very skilled therapist and an asset to the mental health community. She is very responsive to all of my questions and concerns as well as advantageous when it comes to mapping out a course of therapy and/or goals/plans that are effective in helping me achieve a balanced livelihood. She is very qualified and experienced and I look forward to utilizing her services now and in the future.
Written on Feb 27, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sonya has been very helpful in helping me with my anxiety and depression. She's very supportive and non-judgemental and helps offer solutions and objectives to move forward.
I'd recommend anyone who's struggling with similar issues to Sonya Boone.
Written on Feb 21, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Sonya has been great. I come and go from my counselling, and don't always keep on top of it. But she always answers any questions I have when I reach out, always checks in when she hasn't heard from me in awhile, and shares great resources for me to fully utilize my BetterHelp experience. She is wonderful.
Written on Jan 28, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
She’s very good!
Written on Jan 20, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Sonya has been a huge help for me. She responds quickly with a variety of tools and listens in a nonjudgmental way, offering great advice for moving forward. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 10, 2019 after therapy with Sonya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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