About Sonia

Sonia Hopkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate at DTA supervised by Dr. Katerina Nair of DTA and Candy Marcum, MEd, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Memphis, and has a background in psychological research as well as several years of clinical experience working in residential, outpatient, hospital, and community agency settings with a heavy focus on trauma, addiction, relational, and attachment related concerns.

Sonia believes in meeting the client where they're at as well as acknowledging the strength and courage it takes to even reach out for some guidance. (I'm so proud of you, already!) 

She also believes in looking at the client as a WHOLE. She utilizes a holistic and eclectic therapy style, taking a mind/body/soul approach borrowing from Person Centered therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Expressive Arts, Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), amongst others according to the specific needs and comfort of the client.

Sonia's clinical interests include trauma related issues, body image/disordered eating, substance use recovery maintenance, self-compassion/inner critic work, anxiety, life transitions, family of origin issues (attachment, abuse, enmeshment, codependency), grief, identity, high achievers/perfectionism, professional development, and relational issues.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, working on her podcast, doing something creative, or spending time with friends and family. Being first generation and bi-racial (Asian and White) herself, Sonia deeply understands the effect unique identity and relational struggles can have on an individual.

Sonia's hope is that together we can uncover the root issues of your concerns and guide you down a path to a healthier and more satisfying life. I would be honored to walk down this path with you.

Sonia is currently accepting new clients (16+ years of age). To schedule an appointment, please email: shopkins@dtacare.com