Sonya Fuller
Compassionate social worker focused on practical growth
LISW Ohio
- Experience
- 28 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Sonya
Sonya Fuller brings nearly three decades of social work experience to her practice in Ohio, combining clinical knowledge with leadership roles across community and medical settings.
Background and approach
She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (LISW).
Her career began after earning a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and includes work as a community social worker and director of a women and children’s shelter, clinical roles in hospital and rehabilitation settings, and current hospice social work providing grief and family counseling.
Fuller’s approach is warm and collaborative, centered on building a respectful therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard and valued. She emphasizes client-centered care while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic techniques to address a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, and issues like addiction and caregiver stress.
Sessions are tailored to each person’s circumstances, with treatment plans shaped to meet individual needs and goals. She frames therapy as a partnership and offers support for people ready to make meaningful changes in their lives.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace; this style helps people feel respected while exploring personal goals and emotional needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill building, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns and underlying emotions that influence current reactions, offering insight into long-standing issues such as relationship difficulties and unresolved grief.Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from these approaches to create a personalized plan. Clients can expect ongoing discussion about what methods are helping and adjustments as therapy progresses.
Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives or for those who prefer nontraditional formats. These options allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support, make scheduling easier, and provide multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose what feels most comfortable and practical for their situation.
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Experience
28+ years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English