Sonya Belletti, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Sonya

Sonya Belletti is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with more than 26 years of experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Syracuse University with a minor in Child and Family Studies and completed a Master of Social Work at San Jose State University. Sonya has worked in independent practice as well as community and school-based settings.

She brings steady, practical guidance to people facing relationship and life challenges.

Background and approach

Sonya focuses on real problems like parenting stress, relationship struggles, grief, anxiety, and depression. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, trauma and abuse, and work or career concerns. Sessions are conversational and grounded, aimed at helping people make changes that fit their daily lives.

Her style is warm and respectful, centered on each person’s needs. Sonya uses client-centered methods and draws on cognitive behavioral tools and attachment ideas when helpful. She also uses parts of the Gottman Method and mindfulness practices to address communication and emotional regulation.

People meet Sonya to talk through parenting questions, work through painful life events, or build better communication habits. She adapts techniques to the situation and explains steps in plain language. Her goal is to help people find clearer choices and practical next steps.

Sonya values dignity and cultural respect in every conversation. She encourages clients to identify their strengths and to try small, manageable changes. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort and goals.

How Sonya’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people understand patterns in closeness, trust, and conflict and is useful for intimacy and communication concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and supports clients in finding their own answers. This approach fits people who want a respectful, non-directive space to sort things out.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sonya collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She may combine elements from several approaches to create a plan that feels practical and realistic.

Online sessions can include video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. These formats make it easier to meet from home, during breaks, or while traveling within the region. The options allow for ongoing support in shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions, depending on what helps most.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 concerns does Sonya address?

She works with relationship and parenting issues as well as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, and career or life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical steps and clear communication rather than jargon.

What background does she bring to the work?

Sonya has 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in independent practice, community programs, and school-based settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW12485 and practices in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sonya?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 26 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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