Sonia Rodrigues-Marto, LPC, LMFT - Therapist in New Jersey

About Sonia

Sonia Rodrigues-Marto is a licensed therapist who blends practical therapy methods with a warm, collaborative stance. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the fallout from trauma.

Sonia holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) credentials and brings 21 years of professional experience to her work in New Jersey.

Background and approach

Sonia believes people know their own stories and that therapy should build on a person’s strengths. She listens without judgment and helps clients notice what matters to them. Then she and the client try small, doable steps to reduce distress and improve daily life.

In sessions she mixes practical skill-building with attention to emotions and values. That might look like learning a new coping skill one week and practicing mindful awareness the next. She also helps navigate family and relationship concerns, including blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and communication challenges.

Sonia has worked with issues tied to divorce, domestic violence, attachment and family of origin difficulties, and the complex feelings that follow infidelity or separation. She also supports people facing midlife questions, guilt and shame, isolation or a search for life purpose. Therapy is shaped around each person’s goals.

Sonia focuses on clear steps and steady support so people can move toward more satisfying relationships and calmer days.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sonia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioral tools. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions in that direction while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional patterns in relationships and helps people identify and shift those patterns to improve connection and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sonia treats it as a team effort and adjusts methods based on each person’s goals, values, and what feels most helpful. Together they test approaches and refine what works best over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing busy family and work lives. Video calls let therapists observe tone and interaction, while phone sessions remove the need to sit at a screen. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter, on-the-go check-ins or support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent without rearranging daily routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sonia address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and related family problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She mixes acceptance, mindful awareness, emotion work, and practical skills to help people make steady progress.

What is her professional background?

She has 21 years of clinical experience helping people with emotional and family challenges. That experience informs how she tailors therapy to individual needs.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in New Jersey as an LPC and an LMFT. The license details include NJ LPC 37PC00335800 and NJ LMFT 37FI00202700.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location and therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 21 years
Licensed: New Jersey, Virginia
Languages: English

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