Sonya Bryce , LPC

Sonya Bryce is a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds licenses in both Arizona and Virginia and brings over two decades of clinical experience to her work. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she has focused much of her practice on supporting people facing depression, anxiety, substance use and dependency, trauma, and the stress of life adjustments. She also holds credentials as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner in Virginia, reflecting additional training in addiction care.

Her counseling style is open, friendly, and collaborative. She encourages clients to speak openly and to ask questions as part of shaping a treatment plan that fits their life and goals. She primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques, adapting those methods to meet each person’s unique needs while working together to set realistic steps toward improvement. Sonya aims to create a supportive partnership that helps people build skills, find motivation for change, and move toward greater wellbeing. She regards the decision to seek help as an important act of courage and is committed to accompanying clients through their journey toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic approaches used in online care

Sonya integrates several practical approaches into her remote practice to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the discussion and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach is helpful for individuals seeking validation, self-understanding, and a collaborative pace for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT is often used when clients want structured tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons and motivation for changing behaviors, which can be especially useful for substance use, ambivalence about change, or making lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sonya works collaboratively with each person to select or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what seems most helpful in early sessions. She guides clients in experimenting with techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy with Sonya is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, allowing clients to engage in therapy from locations that work for them.