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Sonia Estival Vila

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Sonia and I’ve been working in mental health for the past 15 years altogether. I am a licensed therapist in California and Ohio, working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and insomnia. Offering services in both English and Spanish, I provide a compassionate space to help you explore what you need and how to get those needs met.

I believe that you hold your own answers. It is my privilege to accompany you on the journey to unlock them, focusing on your inherent strengths to help you overcome life's challenges. My guiding mantra is: “The sun is always shining, even if I can’t see it.” I want to help you truly live your best life, not just exist.

Our sessions are built on mutual respect and self-determination. This is a safe, judgment-free space to explore whatever brought you here, where you are fully accepted exactly as you are and wherever you are in your journey.

Hola, mi nombre is Sonia y tengo 15 años trabajando en el campo de salud mental. Cuento con licencia para ejercer en California y Ohio, y trabajo con personas que atraviesan dificultades de ansiedad, depresión, duelo, trauma e insomnio. Ofrezco mis servicios tanto en inglés como en español, brindando un espacio compasivo para explorar lo que necesitas y cómo alcanzar ese bienestar.

Creo firmemente que tú tienes tus propias respuestas. Para mí es un privilegio acompañarte en el camino para descubrirlas, enfocándome en tus fortalezas para ayudarte a superar los desafíos. Mi mantra guía es: “El sol siempre está brillando, incluso cuando no puedo verlo”. Mi meta es que vivas tu mejor vida, no que solo existas.

Nuestras sesiones se basan en el respeto mutuo y la autodeterminación. Este es un espacio seguro y libre de juicios para explorar lo que te trajo aquí, donde te acepto plenamente por quien eres y en el momento exacto en el que te encuentras

My approach to therapy

I am eclectic in my approach to therapy using client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I am trained in CPT [Cognitive Processing Therapy] for trauma and CBT-i [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia].

What you can expect from me

On our first session I will explain the limits of confidentiality and expectations for therapy. It will be our chance to get to know each other a bit and decide if we are a good match,

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at San Jose State University
  • License type
    LISW-S (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor) (Ohio), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Seeking Safety, Humanistic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish