Sonya Fuller , LISW

Sonya Fuller is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a supervision designation in Ohio who brings decades of social work and clinical experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Social Work from Cleveland State University in 2014 and completed her undergraduate studies at Bowling Green State University. Over the course of her career she has worked across community, shelter, acute hospital, rehabilitation, and hospice settings, developing skills in crisis intervention, case management, group work, advocacy, and clinical counseling.

Early in her career she served with the Salvation Army as a community social worker and later as director of a women and children’s shelter, roles that involved crisis response, life coaching, and coordination of community services. She has supported adolescents who ran away and individuals involved with the justice system. In later clinical roles she provided counseling and case management to people facing sudden, life-changing events who experienced anxiety, depression, and the need to redefine daily life. Currently she works as a hospice social worker offering grief support, marital and family counseling both before and after a patient’s transition.

Her counseling style is warm and engaging, grounded in Client-Centered Therapy with additional use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches. She aims to create a therapeutic relationship that leaves people feeling heard and valued and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She notes a guiding motto - "We come into this world full, leave empty." Sonya Fuller is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sonya Fuller

Sonya Fuller integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where a therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth - it is often helpful for people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by developing new coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sonya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions and treatment planning to each client’s unique circumstances and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Sonya can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life changes occur. These options provide flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists, allowing clients to access regular support from home, work, or elsewhere while focusing on practical progress and emotional well-being.