Sonia Webster, MSW Intern
Relationship, Family & Individual Therapist | Families, Teens & Adults
Specialties:
Addiction
Substance Use
Anxiety
Trauma
Depression
Relationships
Divorce
Life Transitions
Parenting
Maybe you’re ready for something to change—even if you’re not completely sure what that change should look like yet. I’ll bring warmth, honesty, encouragement, and a genuine belief in your ability to build a life that feels better.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches. Together, we can help you understand your patterns, manage difficult emotions, recognize triggers, strengthen your relationships, and reconnect with your own reasons for wanting change.
My hope is that you leave therapy with greater self-awareness, practical tools, and more confidence in your ability to navigate life. Most importantly, I want you to be able to look at yourself with less shame and more compassion, recognize how far you have come, and believe in your ability to keep moving forward.
I earned my Substance Abuse Counseling Certification from Northern Virginia Community College in 2020 and am currently completing my Master of Social Work at George Mason University. I am passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use and helping people recognize that seeking support is an act of courage—not failure.
Do you feel defined by past mistakes or frustrated by patterns you cannot seem to change? Maybe you know you want something different but feel overwhelmed by where to begin. You do not need to come to therapy with the perfect words or a clearly defined goal. We can start wherever you are.
My style is warm, open, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a conversation with a real person—someone who will listen carefully, be honest with you, recognize your strengths, and never reduce you to a diagnosis or a difficult chapter in your life. You will remain in charge of your therapy as we explore what matters to you, what has been getting in the way, and what you want your life to become.
I have six years of experience supporting people with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. My own experiences with recovery and single parenthood have shaped my understanding of resilience, rebuilding, and the courage it takes to begin again. I know that change is rarely a straight line—and that your hardest moments do not have to define the rest of your life.
On a personal note…
My clients often experience me as empathetic, approachable, and authentic. I bring my own humanity into the room because I never want therapy to feel cold or overly formal. My recovery journey has taught me how isolating shame can be and how easy it is to believe that past decisions say something permanent about who you are. I want my clients to know they can share the parts of their stories they usually hide and still be met with compassion.
Being a single mother has also taught me a great deal about resilience and flexibility. Strength does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it means trying again, asking for help, setting a boundary, or accomplishing one small goal on a difficult day. I believe those moments deserve to be noticed and celebrated.
Outside of therapy, I have both an adventurous and a creative side. I love taking my Jeep off-roading and exploring rugged trails, but I also enjoy slowing down to paint or doodle. Painting helps me stay present and express emotions that are not always easy to put into words.
I love playing golf with my daughter—not only for the game, but for the time we spend outside laughing, connecting, and practicing patience together. I am also adventurous about trying foods from different cultures, although my most predictable culinary obsession is crème brûlée. I make it often enough that the people in my life tease me about it, and I am just as enthusiastic about eating it as I am about baking it.
One of my favorite reminders is, “The comeback is always greater than the setback.” It reflects what I hope my clients come to believe: your struggles do not define you, setbacks do not erase your progress, and there is always room to begin again.
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Take your time to find the right fit. We’re not going anywhere.