- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Sonja
Sonja Peverieri is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting struggles, and depression. Parents who want practical parenting tools will find a clear, structured approach here. Sonja also supports people facing panic disorder and panic attacks among other concerns.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sonja integrates elements of Biblical counseling when clients request scripture and prayer as part of care.
Sonja offers parenting support informed by the Triple P Positive Parenting program to help with everyday childrearing challenges and developmental needs. She aims to adapt conversations and plans to each person's culture and background. Respect and sensitivity are central to how she works.
In sessions she identifies relationship patterns and barriers that get in the way of feeling connected to others. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps each week. The focus is on small, doable changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Beginning therapy can feel hard, and Sonja acknowledges that first step. She invites people to complete the intake steps and schedule their first meeting when ready. Her tone is encouraging and straightforward throughout treatment.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Sonja uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often practical, with short skill-building exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when panic, intense emotions, or relationship strain make daily life harder.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which techniques fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time based on what is helping.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm available session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into a busy routine, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings between sessions and to coordinate care around work and family schedules.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sonja work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. She also lists panic disorder and panic attacks among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on changing thoughts and behaviors and building coping skills. Sessions often include skill practice and clear steps to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood problems, OCD symptoms, and workplace stress. That background informs her clinical decisions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from that state. No other license details are included.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether they are in-person, phone, or video sessions.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.