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Cheryl Sonilal

Therapist(She/her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a woman of a color and a first-generation American with my own personal life challenges both in childhood and adulthood, my empathetic essence is honest and genuine when working with my clients. I believe that this is what has facilitated rapport and trust and supported me in making a positive impact.

My approach to therapy

The intake process is initiated electronically prior to the first session and goals are set collaboratively. I will challenge you and provide honest feedback and observations. Therapy requires openness and a willingness to talk about difficult topics at your own pace. Homework assignments are common and include psychoeducation with worksheets, journaling reflections, and videos. I work well with millennials and those in Generation Y.

What you can expect from me

I am currently offering telehealth sessions only; sessions are conducted on a HIPAA-compliant video platform with face-to-face interaction. In sessions, I will challenge you and provide honest feedback and observations. Therapy requires openness and a willingness to talk about difficult topics at your own pace. Homework assignments are common and include psychoeducation with worksheets, journaling reflections, and videos. I work well with millennials and those in Generation Y.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Mercy College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado, Connecticut), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Select Health - Colorado, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Men's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Management, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish