- Guilt and shame
- Trauma processing
- Skills for anxiety
About Sonya
Sonya Baquedano is an Illinois LCSW with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Her practice also includes work related to adoption and foster care, substance use, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and guilt and shame.
She prefers a straightforward, practical way of working. Sessions focus on naming what feels overwhelming and pacing change in manageable steps. Sonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to help people find clearer ways to cope with painful memories and recurring reactions.
Sonya draws on five years treating a range of concerns and populations across settings. That background informs how she helps people who are stuck in old patterns, wrestling with loss, or carrying blame about past actions. She frames problems in plain terms and maps small, concrete strategies to typical daily challenges.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration. Clients talk through what matters most, identify immediate targets for change, and practice skills between appointments. Work often includes processing traumatic memories, addressing guilt and shame left from relationships or events, and building steadier emotional responses.
People who choose her describe a mix of practical tools and reflective work. She weaves skill-building, emotion-focused exploration, and paced processing together rather than relying on any single technique. The aim is clearer thinking and more manageable responses to difficult feelings.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based approaches focus on skills plus careful processing. One common technique is cognitive-behavioral style work, which involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and shame. It helps with stress, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.Another approach used in trauma-focused work involves paced processing of painful memories. This method helps people tell their story in manageable pieces, reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions, and build tolerance for difficult emotions. It is often combined with practical skills for regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made, so techniques can shift over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the original profile. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a full schedule, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the specific session options available so you know how online meetings will be scheduled and conducted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. Her practice also addresses related areas such as substance use, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She focuses on naming painful feelings, understanding their sources, and using paced processing alongside practical skills. The work pairs emotion-focused discussion with concrete strategies to change daily reactions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical practice working with various populations and presenting concerns. That experience guides how she sequences processing and skill-building in sessions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois. The credential listed is LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure what is offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.