Cheryl Sonilal, LMHC
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Bronx, NY
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I knew early on that I wanted to go into the helping profession and I had a desire to pursue psychology. As a woman of a color and a first-generation American with my own personal life challenges both in childhood and adulthood, my empathetic essence is honest and genuine when working with my clients. I believe that this is what has facilitated rapport and trust and supported me in making a positive impact. My experience includes parenting challenges, substance use/addictions, depression, and anxiety. I have experience implementing evidence-based practices, multisystemic therapy in the home, counseling in culturally-sensitive situations, and treating unaccompanied minors presenting with trauma, abuse, and familial challenges.
I am currently offering telehealth sessions only. The intake process includes collaborative goal setting. In subsequent sessions, I will challenge you through the use of integrated interventions that include CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Homework assignments are common and include psychoeducation with worksheets, journaling reflections, and videos.
License
License(s)
Education
Mercy College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$75 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Zelle
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Out of Network
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Oscar
- Carelon
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Career
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Intergenerational trauma
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
- immigration issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media