Sonya Fuller , LISW

Sonya Fuller welcomes people who are seeking support during pivotal moments and approaches each conversation with respect for the courage it takes to pursue change. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University (2014) and a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University, and she is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation for the state of Ohio. The LISW credential indicates a license to practice independently and to provide supervision to other social workers.

Her social work career has spanned community, clinical, and hospice settings, giving her a wide-ranging perspective on human need and recovery. Early in her career she served with the Salvation Army as a community social worker and concluded that period as Director of the Women and Children’s Shelter. In those roles she provided crisis intervention, case management, life coaching, group work, advocacy, and coordinated services for people including runaway teens and individuals involved with the justice system.

The second half of her career has focused on hospital and rehabilitation work where she offered counseling and case management for people facing sudden life-changing events that can lead to depression, anxiety, and the need to establish a new normal. In her current hospice social work role she provides grief support as well as marital and family counseling before and after a patient’s transition. She describes her work as a gift and lives by the motto, "We come into this world full, leave empty."

Sonya’s counseling style is warm and engaging, intended to help each person feel valued and heard. Her primary approach is Client-Centered therapy, offering empathy and unconditional positive regard, and she also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic techniques. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs and stands ready to partner with people who are prepared to make change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sonya uses Client-Centered therapy to create a space of empathy and acceptance where individuals can explore their feelings and goals. This approach is helpful for people coping with life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and the desire to feel more understood.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and coping challenges. When appropriate, Sonya incorporates Psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences and relationships influence present reactions and patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sonya works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility that complements her clinical approaches. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let people connect from home, during breaks, or while juggling caregiving and work responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapists and licensed professionals in ways that match individual schedules and comfort levels.