Benson Sonja

Hello and welcome! I am Dr. Sonja Benson, a licensed psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health industry. I have been practicing as a psychologist since January 1997 and have since added certifications in wellness coaching, relationship and parenting coaching, Simplified Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT-Tapping), and yoga for social and emotional learning. While I have received training as a divorce mediator, I use this knowledge exclusively within my role as a psychologist to assist clients who are going through a divorce.

I am a firm believer in the idea that everyone has the innate ability to be their best self, and I am dedicated to helping you tap into that potential. I work with individuals from adolescent age upward, although most of my individual clients are working on anxiety, work stress, relationship-related issues, or depression. I also work with younger children but typically within family therapy as opposed to individually. My specialization is in marriage and family therapy, and I have been fortunate to have been trained by some of the best in the field, including Dr. Bill Doherty, Dr. David Olson, and Dr. Pauline Boss.

Our Services

I provide a range of services to help you and your loved ones become your best selves. These services include:

• Pre-marital counseling: I help couples establish a strong foundation for their relationship before they tie the knot.
• Relationship enhancement (coaching): I provide coaching services to help couples strengthen their bond, improve communication skills, and manage conflicts effectively.
• Discernment counseling: I assist couples in making the decision to stay together or go their separate ways.
• Divorce counseling: I provide support and guidance to individuals and couples going through a divorce, particularly when there are children involved.
• Resilient coaching: I help individuals and couples develop resilience and coping skills to navigate life's challenges.
• EMDR: I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients heal from trauma.
• Anxiety mastery: I provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders.
• Workshops: I offer workshops on various mental health topics, including resilient relationships, effective communication, and managing stress.

Why Strong Relationships Matter

Although insurance companies may not recognize the importance of strong couple relationships, we know that when primary relationships are working well, they free up creativity and productivity at work. Moreover, strong primary relationships improve general physical and psychological health (well-being) and create the best environment for kids to grow in and flourish. Couples who work with me and commit to making their own changes experience more positivity in their relationship, a stronger friendship base, and a greater sense of shared partnership. They approach parenting as a team, and for those with kids, they are often able to skip the typical dip in relationship satisfaction in the first 1-2 years after bringing home a baby.

Getting Started

If you're ready to work on becoming your best self, I invite you to browse my website to learn more about my services and approach. When you're ready, you can schedule an appointment request by filling out the appropriate form on my website. I look forward to meeting you and working together toward a happier, healthier, and more resilient you!