- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya McCurdy is a licensed clinical social worker with over 21 years of experience. She practices in Alabama and helps people who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting stress, relationship struggles, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.
She takes a straightforward, client-centered approach. Conversations and goals are shaped around each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps you can use between meetings.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address patterns of thinking and emotional regulation.
Background and approach
She also uses acceptance and commitment and mindfulness ideas to help people notice what matters and take action toward it. The format of therapy is adjusted to fit what each person prefers and needs. Dr.
McCurdy treats a wide range of issues including grief, anger, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She also supports people dealing with attachment, abandonment, eating concerns, caregiver strain, and communication problems. She approaches each person with respect and compassion and aims to create a comfortable space to talk about difficult topics.
If a different type of care would be a better fit, she can point clients toward another provider who may meet their needs.
What Sonya works with
Everything Sonya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sonya helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sonya lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people get clear about their values and take steps toward a meaningful life even when tough thoughts and feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different methods to see what fits best. Together you will review what feels useful and adjust the plan as needed to match your needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let you send updates or brief questions between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Sonya
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many other related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
The style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and talking through real-life challenges.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has worked with a wide range of mental health diagnoses.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an AL LICSW and provides services from Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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