Sonja Mae Choi Heifetz (she/they)

Working with clients integratively allows for me to respond quickly and uniquely to client needs and wants. I integrate tools from several areas of training like somatic therapy, neurobiology, mindfulness and other contemporary approaches like solution-focused work, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Gestalt. I use transparency and immediacy to ensure that clients are aware of applied strategies.

I use immediacy and transparency with clients as a way of using the therapeutic relationship as the microcosm for how clients experience relationships and how to improve those experiences in their everyday life. I create a trusting rapport for clients to safely explore their experiences without fear of judgment. Approaches well-suited for this include Gestalt, somatic therapy, and an ecological lens to explore how systems impact feelings and behaviors.

During my clinical training I specialized in somatic approaches to therapy. This form of counseling is a body-centered therapy that considers the mind-body connection as a holistic approach to self-knowledge and healing. I integrate contemporary approaches to therapy with mind-body exercises to help resolve intra- and interpersonal tension that negatively affect physical and emotional well-being. Her som

My unique multicultural background and training in cultural competence has taught me to negotiate the disparate needs and expectations of multiple cultural realms.I work with both BIPOC and White clients to explore how race has impacts their self-esteem, mental health, or their relationships. My experience and training is also supportive for interracial couples and families. An intersectionality lens also supports those who come from diverse backgrounds regardless of race.

Anxiety is a normal human experience. While it can be clinically debilitating, it is an important internal compass for how one follows their life path. I work with clients to understand their nervous system and leverage internal cues for identifying needs, wants, and to choose behaviors that reduce anxiety.

I integrate Feminist Therapy with other modalities to support women and those wanting to understand the diverse experiences of the different genders. I support women in understanding how gender impacts feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and choices, then to learn tools for modifying the individual experience in support of creating a more satisfying life.