Sonia Gallegos , LCSW

Sonia Gallegos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a clinical license indicating specialized training to provide psychotherapy and social work services. She is licensed to practice in both Arizona and California and brings six years of experience working as a therapist in a government agency setting.

Sonia has supported people facing anxiety, depression, personality-related concerns, and relationship challenges. Her work emphasizes evidence-based methods and a solution-focused mindset, tailoring interventions to address each person’s immediate needs while building longer-term coping skills. Sessions are designed around individualized treatment plans that reflect a client’s goals and preferences.

Sonia approaches therapy as a collaborative process, inviting clients to explore their priorities and take an active role in shaping care. She aims to offer steady, practical support during transitions and difficult seasons of life, and she looks forward to meeting clients and helping them move toward greater balance and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sonia often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own priorities guide the work. This approach helps clients build insight and self-directed change by centering their values and experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sonia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Sonia is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access licensed professionals without significant travel, while still receiving structured, skill-based support.