Hello my name is Sonya Jenkins, I have more than 25 years of mental health experience providing treatment to adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
As an Independent Licensed Social Worker, my aim is to provide healing support in a safe and healthy environment. I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree from Limestone College and my Master of Social Work Degree from the University of South Carolina. I am also a Certified Public Manger.
I have experience treating patients with a wide range of concerns: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Parenting Concerns, Grief, and Behavior Problems.
I have training in the following Evidence Base Approaches: Eye Move Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus, Motivational Interview and Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
My mission is to provide Healing Opportunities for your Personal Experience. The dragonfly is used as a theme throughout my practice. The dragonfly represents insights of adaptability and transformation. They are spiritual creatures connected to light and change. When you see a dragonfly, be reminded of these qualities in yourself.
I look forward to the opportunity to take this journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
SC LISW-CP 10481
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I'm grateful for my time spent in counseling with Sonya Jenkins. She is an immensely caring and kind listener.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sonya has challenged me in times when I thought I was doing okay. She knows how to propose hypotheticals as well as current life challenges. She gets me to think forward and outside the box.
Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Sonya changed my life. I am so so happy I came across someone as smart and insightful as her. She was kind and lifted my spirits up when I wasn't able to do it myself. She offered advice and was always kind to me. When I found Sonya, I felt like I couldn't keep up with life anymore, I was anxiety; I didn't have my own identity. I was tired and felt like no one could pull me out of the hole I felt like I was in. The days seemed heavy and so did my heart. But Sonya challenged me, and in a way shorter amount of time than I ever imagined...I finally started healing. She listened to me for hours, she taught me how to listen to myself. She took my past and deciphered it for me, allowing me to understand my actions and feelings for the first time, the result of that being: Healing.
Not only is Sonya an amazing and talented therapist...she's also really funny and very nice. Trust her to guide you through the process of healing/becoming yourself.
I never thought I could feel happiness again, but here I am today, and let me tell you...I am filled with joy.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
As a 23 year old, stepping into the world of independence, job searching, confidence building and dealing with family ruptures and drama, Sonya was a safe haven to return to week after week. To be honest, at first I was surprised by how bringing up past difficulties and insecurities were met by warm but firm questions around my present and future. The truth was that I needed to shift my perspective of what really matters. I can't change my past but I can change my present.
Sonya also gave me tools to speak about myself more openly, own my feelings, set clearer boundaries and learn the freedom of saying no or not giving an answer. As I finish my sessions with Sonya, I feel empowered. She held a space for me that was nurturing and hopeful. Thank you, Sonya!
Written on Jun 19, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Mrs. Sonya! I really enjoy our weekly sessions! She is really helping me out so much! She really makes me think and dig deep about feelings that have been buried deep inside. Things that are affecting my everyday life. Thank you Mrs. Sonya for everything!
Written on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sonya is an amazing support with incredible experience that helped make me feel heard and seen. She gave me hope about my future, and that is invaluable to me. Thank you.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Sonya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd