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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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, 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