- guilt and shame
- attachment issues
- panic and phobias
About Sonia
Sonia Shamoon is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sonia also focuses on guilt and shame and related issues that follow difficult life events.
She prefers clear, direct conversations that name what is happening and why it feels heavy. In sessions she listens for patterns tied to attachment, control, and identity. Sonia helps people sort through feelings tied to abandonment, domestic violence, divorce, and blended family challenges.
Her work includes addressing panic, phobias, and social anxiety by breaking problems into manageable steps. She pays attention to body image concerns, caregiver stress, and the strain of juggling roles. When trauma or grief is present, she moves at the client's pace and focuses on practical coping strategies.
Sonia brings cultural awareness into her work and recognizes how prejudice or discrimination can shape mental health. She supports people navigating multicultural concerns and identity questions without assuming one path fits everyone. Her approach attends to how culture, relationships, and life events connect to guilt and shame.
People who meet with her can expect focused conversation about concrete patterns and small, testable changes between sessions. Sonia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those steps and to help people reconnect to their values and goals.
To begin, she asks about recent stressors, relationship history, and the ways shame or guilt show up day to day. That information shapes short-term goals and a plan for moving forward.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship patterns. For example, cognitive methods help identify and test unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that feed guilt and shame; they are useful when worry or self-critical thinking keeps someone stuck. Trauma-focused strategies aim to stabilize distress, improve coping, and reduce the ways past harm interferes with daily life.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest techniques to try. Together you can adjust the plan based on what helps and what doesn’t, so the approach reflects your needs over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into a workday or caregiving routine. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy week. Ask about format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical details can be arranged.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sonia works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on guilt and shame and related concerns like abandonment and body image.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, direct conversation to identify patterns and practical steps. Expect sessions that name what is happening and focus on small, testable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from panic attacks to complex trauma and grief.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
Sonia holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
Will I be able to work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Check the therapist's profile to see which formats she offers.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.