Sonya Wallestad (she/her)

MA
Accepting Clients

Hi there! My name is Sonya and I'm glad you're here.

Therapist in , MN
Supervised by Allison Peterson MA, LP, PMH-C

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and unexpected life changes? It takes strength to ask for support, especially when you’re used to holding everything together. I work with teens and adults, including people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, abortion-related experiences, and the challenges of chronic illness. You deserve a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported, and I’d be honored to meet you there.

My Background and Approach

I’m a pre-licensed therapist with specialized training in reproductive and perinatal mental health, including abortion care, and experience supporting clients managing chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, build coping skills, and find practical ways to support your well-being.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard and respected in their journey. Everyone’s journey is unique, and I honor where you’re coming from, what you’ve been through, and the pace that feels right for you. Healing doesn’t have to look one way, and my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and feel supported and even share a few laughs along the way.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain or Illness Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • Health Partners
  • Preferred One
  • UCare
  • Medica
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus (Blue Cross) members
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice

Info

Email Sonya
7400 Metro Blvd, Suite 440
, MN 55439

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