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Sonya Kirven

Sonya Kirven

LPC

Connecticut

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Connecticut / 004337
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

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    • Anxiety and depression
    • Values-based work
    • Strengths focused

    About Sonya

    Sonya Kirven is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of counseling experience. She works with adults and young adults on common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem. Sonya also helps people facing relationship challenges, parenting strain, career and financial worries, and compassion fatigue.

    Her background includes many years supporting people connected to child protective services, which gave her broad exposure to practical problem solving. Sonya combines straight talk with patience. She keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person and adapts as needs change.

    Sonya uses a mix of approaches, with cognitive behavioral therapy as a central influence. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and existential ideas when helpful. Those methods guide conversations about values, choices, and everyday habits.

    In the therapy room she aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can try new strategies. She emphasizes strengths and steps people can take between sessions. Sonya encourages clients to set realistic goals and to test different approaches when something isn’t working.

    She speaks English and practices in Connecticut. People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session based on the therapist’s availability.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

    Sonya often uses Motivational Interviewing, a conversational way to help people clarify what matters and find internal motivation for change. It’s useful when someone is unsure about next steps or needs a nudge to try something different.

    She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which looks at values and small actions people can take to live in line with what matters most. ACT helps with persistent worry, low mood, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another central influence and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so sessions stay useful and practical.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate being able to fit therapy around work, school, or parenting by scheduling sessions at convenient times. Online work can also make shorter check-ins and regular follow-ups easier to maintain, helping progress stay steady between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesLife purposeSelf-loveYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    Connecticut

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life changes, and career or parenting concerns. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, self-love, life purpose, and young adult challenges.

    What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

    Sessions combine practical, goal-focused techniques with person-centered support. Conversations focus on values, choices, and small steps people can try between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has nine years of counseling experience and more than a decade of broader work in helping roles that involved supporting young adults and families connected to child protective services.

    What credentials and location are listed for this counselor?

    The counselor holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Connecticut.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients meet with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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