Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW

Dr. Sonya Boone is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience based in Hawaii. She brings a practical, steady approach to therapy and focuses on relationship concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and several graduate degrees that inform her integrated view of care. Her training has shaped how she listens and asks questions so clients can make sense of difficult patterns and choices.

Sessions focus on clear goals and real skills. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and respond differently to stress. The tone in sessions is supportive and direct, with attention to each person’s values and priorities.

Dr. Boone pays attention to cultural context and workplace stress. She helps people who are navigating grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, career crossroads, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, chronic illness, and attachment or abandonment themes.

Her work centers on improving communication, building coping skills, and finding practical steps forward. People who want a collaborative, skills-oriented therapist who also considers life context may find her approach useful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and values-based decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices and grounding exercises that reduce overwhelm and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That collaborative selection can change as progress is made or new concerns arise.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so people can practice skills between appointments and apply them to real situations.