Sonia Shamoon

Sonia Shamoon, MSW, LMSW

Hello! My name is Sonia and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. I have also completed advanced training as a school-based mental health professional through Loyola University Chicago. Furthermore, I am a Certified Domestic Violence Professional, supporting survivors in both the Chicago, IL and Detroit, MI communities.

I am fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. I bring extensive experience working in both school and hospital settings, including several years in one of Chicagoland’s top school districts in Lake Forest, Illinois.

I collaborate closely with psychiatrists, school administrators, law enforcement, legal professionals, and families to provide comprehensive, coordinated care. I also have significant experience working in emergency room settings, where I conduct crisis assessments and helps facilitate appropriate interventions working alongside physicians, hospital staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

I provide therapy for individuals of all ages and currently accepting new patients for couples counseling.

Therapeutic approach, integrative and evidence-based, drawing from:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Positive Psychology
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Areas of Specialization:

• Anxiety
• Mood disorders
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Self-esteem
• Family relationships
• Trauma
• Sexual identity
• Cultural identity

Full commitment to the individual's time based on goal directed measured to support optimal success to emotional wellness.