Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Wayne, PA
Sonja Lindgren MSS, LCSW has provided compassionate mental health services since 2006, specializing in trauma resolution and emotional well-being. Our practice combines evidence-based modalities like EMDR therapy with personalized care for individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions. With over 30 years of professional experience, including academic appointments and clinical work with adolescents, we offer tailored therapeutic approaches for complex trauma, relationship conflicts, and identity-related challenges. Our collaborative process emphasizes mind-body integration and empowers clients to achieve lasting emotional growth through both brief and long-term interventions. Services
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Family Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Grief Counseling
Gender Identity Support
Parenting Guidance
Body Image Therapy
Divorce Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR therapy certified by EMDRIA for trauma resolution
- Our therapist has 30+ years of clinical and academic experience
- We specialize in treating complex trauma and relationship conflicts
- We provide sliding scale fees for accessible mental health care
- Our approach integrates mind-body-emotion therapeutic modalities
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- Syzygy Institute
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy addresses complex trauma and PTSD through evidence-based protocols that integrate mind, body, and emotion. This accelerated treatment modality resolves persistent symptoms from negative life experiences, offering relief when traditional talk therapy proves insufficient. Our certified practitioners employ this technique for trauma from childhood abuse, accidents, and other distressing events.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on reducing relationship conflict and fostering healthy communication patterns. Our approach helps partners navigate intimacy challenges, divorce recovery, and family dynamics. Through collaborative sessions, we cultivate mutual understanding and develop practical strategies for maintaining generative relationships that support personal growth and emotional connection.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized adolescent therapy addresses peer pressure, self-esteem issues, and identity development. Our practice employs age-appropriate modalities including cognitive-behavioral techniques and family systems approaches. We help teens navigate body image concerns, academic stress, and social challenges while maintaining appropriate confidentiality boundaries and involving families when beneficial.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address intergenerational patterns and improve household communication dynamics. We work with families navigating divorce transitions, parenting challenges, and conflict resolution. Our systemic approach examines relationship patterns and develops strategies for creating supportive home environments that promote emotional well-being across all family members.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling provides structured support for processing bereavement and life transitions. Our practice helps clients navigate complicated grief reactions following significant losses, whether through death, relationship endings, or major life changes. We employ both individual and group modalities to facilitate healthy mourning processes and reintegration into daily life.
People
Sonja Lindgren
Psychotherapist
Licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years experience in trauma therapy. EMDRIA-certified practitioner specializing in complex trauma treatment. Former university lecturer and adolescent mental health specialist with private practice since 2006.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma resolution, cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems approaches, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance for psychotherapy sessions?
We operate as a fee-for-service practice but provide receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Payment is due at time of service.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer limited sliding scale appointments based on financial need. Please discuss your situation during initial consultation.
What experience do you have with adolescent therapy?
We have extensive experience treating adolescents since 2006, addressing issues like self-esteem, body image, academic stress, and family conflict through age-appropriate modalities.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. We may recommend extended sessions for specific therapeutic needs like intensive trauma processing or family sessions.
Do you offer telehealth therapy options?
We provide telehealth sessions following initial in-person assessment, using secure HIPAA-compliant platforms for remote therapy when appropriate.
