Sonja Allardyce
My name is Sonja Allardyce, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here in Pennsylvania. I have 12 years of professional experience supporting clients through a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, issues with motivation and self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I believe in treating every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I take a personalized, client-centered approach and will tailor our conversations and treatment plan to meet your unique needs and goals.
I take a personalized, client-centered approach and will tailor our conversations and treatment plan to meet your unique needs and goals.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and meaningful life, and taking the first steps can be challenging. I am here to support and empower you as you move forward on your journey toward healing and positive change.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, build rapport, and explore what has brought you to therapy and what you identify as the specific challenges you're facing. Together we will create a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I understand coming to therapy is a difficult decision for many. I try to make the experience as comfortable as possible creating an environment that creates comfort and safety.
Ideal clients
I have experience working with teens, adults, elderly, families, couples and military community
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
During CBT, you take a close look at your thoughts and emotions. You’ll come to understand how your thoughts affect your actions. Through CBT, you can unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
In my practice, I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help individuals who have experienced trauma process their experiences and challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts that may be impacting their recovery.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my practice, I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce distress
EMDR
I utilize EMDR to help clients process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress associated with past experiences
Gottman method
focuses not only on providing practical skills for managing relationships, but on delivering deeper insight into how the relationship dynamics developed
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense CW022141