Sonja Wanhala, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength” -Sigmund Freud
Services Offered
Therapy for Children
As the parent of a struggling child, sometimes it can be hard to know where to turn. You may feel like you've tried everything but nothing seems to work. Therapy can be the path where both you and your child find peace again. I specialize in working with children and families. I use play therapy, sandtray and mindfulness to help children work through obstacles and challenges.
Therapy for Adolescents & Teens
Does your teen not seem like themselves lately? Do they seem withdrawn, anxious or angry? Have the pressures of navigating peer relationships been getting to them? Therapy can help teens process difficult feelings and learn important coping skills. My work with teens focuses on facilitating the development of healthy self esteem, emotional healing and growth.
Therapy for Adults
Have you been feeling disconnected lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Do you feel unfilled in your life and you don't really know why? Has a life event made you feel unsettled? It might be time to seek help. In therapy we will work to provide you with valuable tools to cope with life's obstacles. Therapy can help you find your way towards wholeness again. I look to collaborating with you on this journey towards wellness.
Parenting Support
Parenting can be one of the most beautiful and one of the most challenging experiences. It can be difficult and stressful to parent a child who is exhibiting distress. Therapy can help parents in need of support. I am certified as a Positive Parenting facilitator and can provide parents with strategies and hope.
About Me
Experience: I have been providing counseling support to children, families and adults for over 17 years in Sonoma County. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal and enjoy helping people find a restored sense of connection and vitality. I have a great deal of experience providing counseling support to children in a school setting and worked for a local school district for over 14 years coordinating mental health programs in elementary schools. I have supervised counseling trainees and associates for 8years and enjoy mentoring and teaching the next generation of therapists.
Education: I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Sonoma State and a Master's of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University.
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