Dr. Sonya Boone, LCSW

Dr. Sonya Boone is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience working in Hawaii. She combines clinical knowledge with a practical focus to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her style is steady and direct, aimed at helping people find clear next steps when problems feel overwhelming.

Boone holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, a Master of Social Work, a Master of Health Service Administration, a Master of Studies in Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She uses this background to look at problems from several angles and to tailor plans to each person’s needs. She describes her work as collaborative and respectful of cultural differences.

In sessions she draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods are used to build coping skills, improve communication, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. She also addresses issues such as grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and chronic pain or illness.

Boone pays attention to practical outcomes. She helps people set small goals, practice new skills between meetings, and track progress over time. Her aim is to help people feel more able to manage emotions and make choices that fit their values.

People describe her approach as affirming and focused on real-world change while honoring each person’s story. She works with adults across a range of concerns and aims to help them move toward greater resilience and clearer direction.

How therapy approaches translate to remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting hard emotions. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with medical or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve regulation during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods to fit each person's needs. This collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion. Licensed professionals can help decide whether remote sessions match a person's goals and daily routine.