- 21 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Addresses money stress
About Sonya
Dr. Sonya McCurdy is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience. She practices in Alabama and supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar concerns, and other mental health challenges. She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor sessions to individual needs.
Dr. McCurdy uses a client-centered way of working, which means conversations follow the person's priorities and pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas appear in sessions when they fit a person's goals.
Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps. She writes treatment plans based on what a person wants to change and adjusts them as progress is made. If a particular issue requires a different clinician, she offers referrals to others who might be a better match.
People commonly bring worries about relationships, parenting stress, grief, work and career strain, or struggles with self-esteem and body image. Dr. McCurdy also addresses concerns tied to ADHD, attachment and personality-related issues, and responses to disaster or violence.
She encourages clients to see therapy as a collaborative effort. The initial session focuses on understanding priorities and setting simple, achievable goals. From there she and the client decide on skills practice, reflection, or behavioral changes to try between sessions.
How this therapist uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and practice actions that match those values. It supports handling hard feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest what to try first. That plan can change as you learn what techniques help most, and choices are made collaboratively.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring in everyday situations to the conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to an online setting so sessions focus on problems you'd like to solve and steps you can try between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, career worries, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas listed in the profile.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The therapist works in a client-centered way and also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance principles to help people practice skills and change unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of practice working with a wide range of mental health diagnoses and life challenges.
Where is the therapist based and what credential is listed?
She practices in Alabama and holds an AL LICSW credential as a licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.