Sonia Wiesner - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

12 years experience

About Sonia Wiesner

As a licensed therapist in Wisconsin, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, family conflicts, and workplace stress. I have extensive experience working with older adults and supporting individuals through significant life transitions, including divorce, separation, and midlife challenges.

My therapeutic approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I focus on helping people develop healthier communication patterns, overcome social anxiety, process feelings of guilt and shame, and build stronger interpersonal relationships. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, heal from past traumas, and develop resilience.

I am particularly passionate about supporting women through various life stages, addressing attachment issues, caregiver stress, and domestic violence recovery. My goal is to empower clients to understand themselves more deeply, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful personal growth.

Licenses

LPC

10485-125

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great therapist.”

“Just an amazing and insightful person, she has taught me a LOT in the short time that I have been seeing her for different reasons. I cant thank BH enough for this platform and the different opportunities to get help.”

“I enjoyed talking with Sonia. <br /> Very knowledgeable <br /> Would use her again”

“Sonia is very approachable, friendly, and makes it easy to gain comfort. She balances listening with sharing perspective and practical tools.”

“I truly appreciate Sonia. A crazy thing brought me to her but it turned out to be a blessing. I used to be nervous for appointments but look forward to them now.”

“She’s very strong and direct, doesn’t take sides and keeps it real!”

“Very kind and intelligent”

“Sonia has been wonderful to work with! She is kind, informative, listens with great detail, and helps me break down issues into small pieces to evaluate. The tools she has given me so far have been incredibly helpful!”

“Always there to support me in all my adventures”

“She is helpful and wise”

“I love working with Sonia because she takes each session as a new beginning and allows you to conduct the session the best way possible. Sometimes it’s listening to her, her listening to your venting and in between.”

“So far great!!!”

“Very easy to talk to and makes it fun. Therapy was always a scary thing for me and she has made it easy to become comfortable with the idea of it. She allows you to express your concerns and immediately gives a solution how to work on something”

“Sonia has been an absolute game changer!!”

“Sonia is the first therapist where I truly feel like I’m getting the help I need. She has taught me many tools and valuable information that has been life changing. Sonia is understanding and listens without giving opinions or judgement, but instead gives me the information I need to challenge my thoughts. I am very grateful that I have found a therapist that is a great match for me and my anxiety.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.