Sonya Fields, LPC
Licensed counselor guiding meaningful life change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family therapy
- Health and wellness coaching
About Sonya Fields
Sonya Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and life transitions. She blends counseling and coaching to support clients who feel stuck or who want structure and accountability as they pursue meaningful change. Sonya focuses on identifying internal strengths and practical external resources so clients can take actionable steps toward a more satisfying life.
Guided by principles of positive psychology, Sonya helps people recognize what is working, clarify values, and use their natural strengths to build wellbeing and purpose. She also incorporates tools from Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly called "tapping," when appropriate, and often pairs phone or video sessions with text support to maintain momentum between meetings. Sonya sees clients as capable and worthy, and she brings curiosity, honesty, and perspective to each therapeutic partnership.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. In addition to her LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - she is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified MentorCoach, which inform her work on health behavior change and goal-focused coaching. Sonya typically offers live sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time and responds to messages throughout the week, supporting clients as they move toward their best lives.
Guided by principles of positive psychology, Sonya helps people recognize what is working, clarify values, and use their natural strengths to build wellbeing and purpose. She also incorporates tools from Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly called "tapping," when appropriate, and often pairs phone or video sessions with text support to maintain momentum between meetings. Sonya sees clients as capable and worthy, and she brings curiosity, honesty, and perspective to each therapeutic partnership.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. In addition to her LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - she is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified MentorCoach, which inform her work on health behavior change and goal-focused coaching. Sonya typically offers live sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time and responds to messages throughout the week, supporting clients as they move toward their best lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sonya Fields have?
Sonya Fields has 25 years of experience.
Is Sonya Fields a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: SC LPC 4155.
In which languages does Sonya Fields provide therapy?
Sonya provides therapy in English.
Where is Sonya Fields located?
Sonya Fields is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Sonya Fields as my therapist?
You can work with Sonya through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sonya Fields work with international clients?
Yes, Sonya Fields works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sonya Fields cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy for Growth and Connection
Sonya integrates client-centered therapy, which centers the work on each person's priorities and strengths, helping clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and values. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns, a practical approach that often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. In addition, Sonya draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to deepen emotional understanding and improve relationship patterns, useful for couples and family concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sonya works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy feels purposeful and tailored.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from wherever the client is located, and combine real-time sessions with ongoing text-based check-ins when helpful.