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Dr. Sonia Salmon-Gayle

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Sonia Salmon-Gayle is not just a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and health advocate; she is a dynamic strategist with a PhD in health psychology. Drawing on her background in pastoral counseling, she thoughtfully weaves her clients' spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic journey, creating a deeply personalized experience.

With her holistic approach, Dr. Sonia understands that life's challenges are interconnected. Utilizing a psychodynamic perspective, she expertly guides clients to make meaningful connections that enhance self-awareness, foster personal discovery, and cultivate acceptance.

Her compassionate and comprehensive methodology empowers individuals to unlock their full potential and embrace their unique paths to well-being.

My approach to therapy

Dr. Sonia is a skilled relational therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families uncover and resolve the underlying issues that obstruct self-awareness, often stemming from early childhood experiences. Her approach prioritizes building a strong therapeutic alliance and fostering rapport, ensuring clients feel safe and supported as they explore their thoughts and feelings. Dr. Sonia empowers her clients to achieve greater self-understanding and connection through this compassionate process.

What you can expect from me

Dr. Sonia's exceptional interpersonal skills cultivate a secure therapeutic environment where clients feel valued and empowered to share their stories. She carefully addresses each client's unique circumstances with deep empathy and a nonjudgmental approach. Throughout the therapeutic journey, she actively champions her clients' growth, celebrating their enhanced self-awareness and acceptance as they discover their authentic selves.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Loyola College, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Walden University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English