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Sonia Palmer

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anger management, Men's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am an LMFT with experience helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I value creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. I bring empathy, insight, and practical strategies to help clients build emotional resilience, gain clarity, and move toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs. I integrate evidence-based modalities, including EMDR and IFS for trauma, cognitive and dialectical behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices, to support both emotional processing and behavioral change. I focus on helping clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while building practical skills to navigate life’s challenges.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we will get to know each other and discuss your goals for therapy. We’ll explore what brought you to therapy, review your background and current concerns, and begin identifying strategies to support your well-being. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, learn about my approach, and determine if we are a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Umass Global
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anger management, Men's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Schema, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Somatic, Behavioral Activation (BA), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Bowen Family Systems, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish, Italian
  • Location
    4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 2078
    San Diego, CA 92121