Therapist profile
Sonya Bryce, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Addictions and Anxiety
Continue with SonyaWhere Sonya stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Virginia / 0701003322; LPC, Arizona / LPC-14494
- NPI
- 1649216854
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Sonya
Sonya Bryce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience. She holds LPC credentials in Arizona and Virginia and practices in Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, and codependency among other concerns.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She invites direct questions and encourages people to talk openly about what they are facing. Sessions focus on setting realistic goals and practical steps rather than vague promises.
Sonya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and to build different habits. She adapts these methods to the situation at hand and works with each person to create a plan that fits their life.
People who come to her can expect clear conversations about what change will look like. She helps people break down overwhelming problems into small, achievable actions. That can mean learning clearer communication skills, managing mood swings, addressing substance use, or building stronger boundaries.
Her approach also includes client-centered listening and short-term, solution-focused work when that fits the goal. Sonya aims to balance practical tools with attention to the emotional side of recovery and life change. To start, readers are invited to use the site's matching steps to book a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person so they can make choices that fit their life. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful conversation about feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical work for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stressful reactions by identifying unhelpful patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. It can be useful for substance use concerns, motivation to try new strategies, or shifting habits tied to relationships and codependency.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods best match goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. That decision can change as work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten check-ins on hectic days, or avoid travel time. Ask about the available session options when you select your first appointment so you can choose what fits your schedule and needs.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. Codependency and related patterns like people-pleasing and trouble saying no are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, collaborative style and encourages clients to ask questions and speak openly. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with mood issues, trauma, addictions, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and Virginia, and she practices in Virginia.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session via the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.