Sonia Holdaway (she/her)

Have you ever felt like you know what the problem is, but no matter how hard you think about it you still feel crappy? I have specific training in Emotion Focused Therapy because I find that lasting change comes not just from cognitively processing issues, but also being led to a new, healthier emotional experience. I find that our emotions are one of the best guides to our deepest held needs and values, which point the way towards meaningful change.

Trained as a couples and family counselor, I love working with clients in relationships to figure out where emotional hurt, ineffective communication and unhelpful patterns are getting in the way of your satisfaction with each other. I utilize primarily Emotion Focused Therapy and Gottman methods, and welcome relationships of all kinds.

I specialize in helping clients overcome struggles with body image, food and exercise. My clients work hard to challenge their inner critics, societal expectations and unhelpful coping mechanisms, and learn instead to act from their intuitive, healthy selves to take care of both their minds and bodies. I want to help you approach change from a perspective of self-compassion, rather than self-criticism, in a way that feels aligned with your own values.

I love working with fellow LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, whether on issues specific to gender and sexuality, or addressing other issues in a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

My training as a couples and family therapist means that I bring a specific relational perspective to our work, whether you are coming by yourself or with your partner(s). I can help you look at communication patterns, underlying needs and attachment styles, and figure out how to stop having the same problems come up over and over, and instead learn how to relate in a healthy way that lasts long-term.