Sonia Shamoon

Sonia Shamoon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She writes in a direct, compassionate way that aims to make difficult conversations easier to start. Sonia’s style is steady and attentive, focused on what matters most to each person she meets.

She brings 22 years of experience to sessions and pays close attention to how culture, identity, and discrimination shape people’s lives. Sonia often supports those dealing with panic and social anxiety, attachment and abandonment wounds, and problems with body image and self-worth. She also works with people facing caregiver strain, separation or divorce, and the fallout from narcissistic or abusive relationships.

In the room she emphasizes practical steps alongside listening. She helps people name what’s causing pain, try small changes, and practice new ways of coping. Sonia is oriented toward clear goals but adapts pace to each person’s needs.

People who come to Sonia for help can expect an affirming approach that respects cultural background and lived experience. She aims to make therapy a place for honest talk and steady progress. Her practice is based in Michigan and sessions are conducted in English.

To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Sonia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that blend listening with practical tools. One common approach she uses focuses on skills for managing anxiety and panic by teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. Another area of focus is attachment-informed work that helps people name patterns from past relationships, practice different responses, and rebuild a sense of safety in relationships and self. These approaches help with stress, relationship strain, grief, and many forms of trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonia will work with each person to match techniques to their situation, goals, and comfort level. Together they set short-term goals, review what is working, and adjust the plan rather than committing to a single method from the start.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also support continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick the option that best fits your routine.