Sonia

Ms Sonia Rodrigues-Marto

Licensed Professional Counselor

I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients where they can feel supported on their path towards healing.

About Me

I aim to create a truly safe and supportive space where you can openly explore your experiences. Together, we can gently navigate challenging feelings and understand what stands in the way of your well-being. This collaborative approach allows for genuine support, moving at your own pace. It’s a good match for anyone seeking a compassionate guide on their personal healing journey.

Approach

You’ll notice sessions move at your pace, guided by curiosity and steady attention to what feels most urgent for you. From my office in Far Hills or in online meetings in Portuguese, Spanish or English, I blend gentle pacing, grounding practices and focused reflection so painful memories, burnout or loss can be explored without overwhelm. Homework is practical and short, aimed at strengthening safety between sessions. This way of working often suits people seeking thoughtful, steady support through trauma, grief or persistent stress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Clinical Social Work; Marriage & Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

Board of Clinical Social Work; Marriage & Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Monmouth University

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Service Areas

Transition to Wellness

In-person & Online

Far Hills, New Jersey

United States