- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Sonja
Sonja Peverieri is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She also supports parents who are working through the day-to-day challenges of raising children.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques in sessions. Sonja draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and learn new coping skills. She also offers support that incorporates Biblical counseling for clients who want faith-based resources like Scripture and prayer.
Background and approach
Sonja pays attention to how relationships and attachment shape behavior. She works to identify barriers in relationships and communication, then practices alternatives that fit each person’s life. Her training in the Triple P Positive Parenting program informs clear, step-by-step strategies for common parenting moments and developmental concerns.
Sessions are adapted to each person’s cultural background and values. Sonja aims to be respectful and compassionate while helping clients set realistic goals and try new approaches. Meetings include skill-building, problem-solving, and planning for everyday situations.
She encourages small steps forward and helps people track progress over time. The focus is practical: reduce symptoms, ease parenting strain, and improve daily functioning. Sonja welcomes questions and supports people who are ready to begin the work of change.
What Sonja works with
Everything Sonja lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sonja helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches and what online care looks like
Sonja uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so clients can practice different responses and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills can be useful for managing strong emotions, impulsive reactions, and improving interactions with others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is tracked.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging options let people check in between sessions or send short updates. These formats make it easier to fit care into a busy family schedule and to continue work from different locations.
Questions people ask about Sonja
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, communication problems, mood disorders, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and skill-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach coping skills. For clients who request it, sessions can also include Biblical counseling elements like Scripture and prayer.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns as well as parenting issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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