Sonia Gomes
This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island therapists on Zencare.
This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island therapists on Zencare.
Sonia Gomes is a therapist in Providence, RI specializing in depression, loss, anxiety symptoms, communication skills, social skills, and adjustment to chronic illness and life changes. She works with adults 21+ years old in stages of change and those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and existential challenges. She offers sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Mis especialidades incluyen trabajar con personas que luchan con depresión, pérdida, síntomas de ansiedad y adaptación a enfermedades crónicas. Trabajo con personas identificando síntomas promoviendo cambio y el bienestar.
Sonia is certified in EMDR, trauma focused therapy, Core Energetics a Somatic therapy, Mindfulness and subsequent trainings in IFS (Internal Family Systems), Ego State therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Prior to private practice, Sonia worked in hospital and community settings, including Rhode Island College where she teaches a course on immigration and social work as a Adjunct Professor.
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, physical abuse or/and experiencing early childhood adversities.
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Sonia Gomes is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
Sonia can provide invoices for patients to submit to their insurance companies for out-of-network reimbursement.
Blackstone Valley Community Health, Supervisor, 2014 - Present
Rhode Island College, Adjunct Professor, 2014 - Present
The Providence Center, Emergency Therapist, 2012 - 2017
Miriam Hospital, Case Management, 2006 - 2013
Eye Movement Desensitization Training, 2018
Core Energetics Training, 2015
Rhode Island College, Masters, Social Work, 2012
Rhode Island College, Bachelors, Social Work, 2010
English
Portuguese
Spanish
"I would most heartily recommend Sonia for working in Zencare. Sonia is an exceptional therapist with many years of working with a wide variety of populations- including age, gender, health status, sexual orientation, and non-English speaking individuals. Sonia is dedicated to her own internal work, so as not to interfere with her client’s development, which is a gift to her clients. Sonia is also interested in a variety of modalities, holistic in nature, which helps her bring a bigger toolbox to her clients. Sonia is, simply, a very good therapist, dedicated to her craft, willing to grow in service to her clients and her own awareness."
- Joanna Meriwether, MSW • June 2017"I have found Sonia to be fearless and completely authentic in her own work. I believe a therapist can only take a client as far as she/he is willing to go. Sonia does not shy away from the “tough stuff” and is a compassionate advocate."
- Kathleen Welcome, fellow student • June 2017"Sonia provides therapy that is clinically sound, highly ethical, and culturally competent."
- Laurice Girouard, LICSW • February 2017