Sonia Rodrigues-Marto , LPC, LMFT

Sonia Rodrigues-Marto, LPC, LMFT, is a New Jersey licensed therapist with 21 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She combines clinical skill with a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify their existing resources and use those strengths to navigate difficult life transitions and persistent concerns.

As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she draws on training in evidence-informed counseling techniques to address individual symptoms and coping strategies. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings focused experience in relational dynamics and family systems, supporting couples and families as they work through communication challenges, attachment concerns, blended family issues, and other relational strains. Sonia centers the client as the expert of their own story and collaborates with each person to set meaningful goals and practical steps toward a more satisfying life.

Recognizing that starting therapy requires courage, she offers steady, compassionate guidance to help clients move from feeling stuck toward clearer purpose, improved relationships, and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and commit to meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. It is useful for people struggling with anxiety, stress, or uncertainty who want to build a more values-driven life while learning new ways to relate to inner experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress management, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete strategies to reduce distress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on strengthening emotional bonds and improving communication within couples and families. It can help address attachment issues, conflict, and relational pain by creating new ways to express needs and rebuild trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sonia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from home. Licensed professionals can deliver many effective interventions remotely, allowing clients to access consistent support without geographic constraints.