Sonya Kirven
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Connecticut therapists accepting new clients
Susan LeClairLMFT · 22 years experienceParenting issues · Compassion fatigue · Career difficultiesWork with Susan
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About Sonya
Hi! My name is Sonya Kirven. I am Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board-Certified Counselor. I have 9 years’ experience in counseling and l15 years’ experience serving a diverse group of young adults, adults, and families involved with child protective services. I am skilled in supporting individuals with mental health concerns such as Depression, Anxiety, financial and career concerns, and interpersonal relationships. My clinical approach is integrative however, grounded in CBT. In addition to CBT, I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Building the therapeutic relationship in a judgment free space is key in achieving insight and growth. Having worked in the helping field for more than 15 years, I have been a part of and observed how intervention, even the smallest amount, can benefit in such an enormous way. I believe in a strength-based, Person-Centered approach throughout therapy. I am empathetic and compassionate here to offer support and guidance. As you lead the way, together we will work towards your therapeutic goals.
Growing up in a family that is active in the field, my interests in counseling peeked at a very young age. I would say about 11 years old. I remember being enthralled in my Psychology and Sociology classes in high school. From there my journey began. Along that journey I have learned therapy offers a place where different thoughts, ideas and strategies can be shared. Trial and error are a part of the voyage. If one way doesn’t work let’s try another. YOU CAN DO IT. The end result is what matters!
What Sonya helps with
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
How Sonya works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Sonya made me feel very comfortable from the first session. She listens, inquires, and gives input without coming across as over bearing or as if she's telling you what to do, more like incite to great guidance or how to think differently on the topic.”
- “Recommend 100%”
- “From the very first session, Sonya dove right into my goal chart and mapped out a clear, structured therapy plan. It wasn’t just a generic approach—she really listened, understood my needs, and made me feel truly seen and heard. Having an actual roadmap in place gave me confidence that we’re working toward something tangible, rather than just talking in circles. I left our session feeling validated and motivated, knowing I have a therapist who genuinely cares about my progress. Highly recommend!”
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- “Awesome experience, great listening, and I loved how she helped me come up with solutions.”
- “Sonya is very respectful and knowledgeable. I feel not only listened to but heard and understood with her. She notices things about my thought processes that I didn't realize were happening! Together it feels like we're really making progress.”
- “Sonya has helped me a great deal. She is professional, listens well and I never feel judged by her, which helps me to be open about my issues. She is excellent!”
- “Sonya asks the right questions and doesn’t hold back from giving another view of what I am saying. Her kind demeanor put me at ease about talking about uncomfortable topics. The non judge mental views have helped me gain another perspective. Great listener, even to what is not being voiced!”
- “Sonya has been very good in helping me get through a very difficult point in my life. It's helped me be calmer and focus in a different way on myself and to process my emotions and she's very adimant about me putting myself first which I struggle to do.”
- “I'm very please with Sonya. Shes very responsive, very attentive, just an overall joy to work with”
- “Sonya has changed my life. She knows how to listen and ask me questions to make me gain self discipline on how to manage my anxiety. Anytime I have some tough days she has taught me how to better manage my stress and anxiety. I appreciate her and will never forget how she help me improve my life.”
- “Great”
- “Sonya is smart and compassionate. I feel completely safe with her and she has offered me very effective guidance for working through my issues.”
- “Sonya is so easy to talk to and is extremely empathetic and understanding. She provides effective treatment and tools/resources to help me work through my situation as well as my coping mechanism. I'd recommend her to anyone I know. Very helpful!”
- “I’ve only been in therapy for a couple of weeks and I feel understood and heard. Sonya not only listens but actually hears me. It’s already helped so much. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I haven’t felt that in a long time. I hope she realizes how much her work changes lives for the better.”
- “Sonya is wonderful. She manages to keep track of everything I say and helps guide me to helpful insights about my situation. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of counseling!”
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