Sonya Fields , LPC

Sonya Fields brings 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina, helping people who feel stuck or who want more fulfilling relationships and a greater sense of purpose. She works with individuals and families to identify internal strengths and external resources, guiding each person from first steps to meaningful progress. Sonya emphasizes practical action and self-trust, helping clients learn to rely on their intuition and take decisions that move them toward a more authentic life.

Her approach blends counseling and coaching, using curiosity, honesty, and perspective to support clients as they set and achieve goals. She draws on positive psychology to highlight what is working, uncover personal values, and apply strengths to build well-being. In sessions she offers individualized support and typically combines phone or video meetings with text messaging for ongoing encouragement and accountability.

Sonya holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified MentorCoach, and she also incorporates Emotional Freedom Techniques - commonly called tapping - into her work when appropriate. Sonya generally offers live sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST and responds to messages throughout the week.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Sonya integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting the person where they are, offering empathy and support so clients can explore their values and make self-directed choices; it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on the emotional bonds in relationships, helping partners and family members express needs, repair connection, and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Sonya collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process values the client’s voice and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Sonya is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support across distances, making it easier to fit regular sessions and follow-up into everyday life while maintaining therapeutic continuity.