Sonia Gonzalez, M.S., LMHC
Trauma-Informed Anxiety Therapist
for Children, Teens & Adults in Scarsdale, NY
In-Person Therapy in Scarsdale | Virtual Therapy in NY, FL, & CT
Bilingual Therapy in English & Spanish
A calm, relational approach for people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or alone, especially when it’s impacting their closest relationships.
Hi! I'm Sonia, I’m a trauma-informed anxiety therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma-related patterns that feel difficult to understand or change.
Many of the clients I support feel constantly on edge, emotionally reactive or angry, lonely even when surrounded by others, or burdened by a deep sense of self-doubt, feeling unimportant, unseen, or “not good enough.” Often, these experiences show up most clearly in close relationships with partners, family members, or friends.
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Therapy with me offers a space to slow down, feel understood, and safely explore these patterns so you can feel more grounded, connected, and confident in yourself and your relationships.
Who I Support
Clients often come to therapy feeling:
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Anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or chronically stressed
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Angry, irritable, or emotionally reactive without knowing why
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Lonely, disconnected, or like no one truly understands them
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Stuck in recurring relationship conflict with partners, family, or friends
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Impacted by life transitions, family dynamics, or unmet emotional needs
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Carrying self-doubt or a persistent sense of not being “enough”
I work with emotionally sensitive, thoughtful individuals who want more than surface-level coping strategies and are looking for therapy that is relational, trauma-informed, and deeply supportive.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy for Emotional & Relationship Struggles
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Anxiety, anger, and emotional pain often have roots in past experiences, attachment patterns, and how the nervous system learned to cope with stress or disconnection. As a trauma-informed therapist, I focus on understanding these underlying patterns rather than simply labeling symptoms.
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Together, we work to gently explore how emotions show up in your body, thoughts, and relationships, and how past experiences may be influencing present reactions. This approach supports deeper healing, emotional regulation, and more secure, connected relationships.
How I Work
I believe healing happens within a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to your comfort level. I draw from evidence-based, trauma-informed practices to help you:
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Build emotional awareness and regulation
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Understand anxiety, anger, and emotional reactions
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Improve communication and boundaries in relationships
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Develop healthier coping strategies for daily life
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​Feel safer, more grounded, and more confident expressing your needs
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My goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.
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My work may include:
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Psychodynamic and Person-Centered Therapy
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Mindfulness and Supportive Psychotherapy - To help clients feel present, grounded, and more connected to themselves.
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Free Relational Therapy Self-Check
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Curious about how your relationship patterns may be impacting your well-being? Explore Sonia’s Relational Therapy Self-Check, a free resource designed to help you reflect on your relational patterns and gain insight into areas for growth and healing.
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What Clients Often Notice
Over time, many clients begin to experience:
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Less emotional overwhelm and anxiety
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Improved emotional regulation and resilience
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Healthier communication and boundaries
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Increased self-worth and self-compassion
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Stronger, more secure relationships
Education, Licensure, and Advanced Training
Sonia Gonzalez, M.S., LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, Connecticut and Florida. She earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.
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Sonia has completed Levels 1 and 2 of an EMDRIA Approved Basic Training Program in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR. She receives ongoing EMDR consultation to ensure clients receive safe, ethical, and effective trauma treatment.
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Sonia is bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish, providing culturally sensitive therapy for Spanish-speaking and English-speaking clients in Westchester County and beyond.
Get Started
I offer Saturday in-person therapy in Scarsdale, NY, making it easier for teens and families to access support during the school year.
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I also provide secure virtual therapy for residents of New York, Connecticut and Florida, offering flexible and accessible care.
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If you are looking for a trauma informed anxiety therapist in Westchester, spanish speaking therapist in Scarsdale, or support for anxiety, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, or trauma-related concerns, I invite you to reach out.
You do not have to navigate this alone.
