Sonia Rodrigues-Marto, LPC, LMFT

Practical therapy for stress and relationship challenges

About Sonia

Sonia Rodrigues-Marto uses practical, client-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and the effects of trauma. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in New Jersey with 21 years of experience.

Background and approach

Sonia speaks English and values a straightforward, respectful approach to care. Sonia begins by listening to each person's story and noting their strengths.

She helps people clarify what matters to them, set realistic goals, and practice skills that can be used day to day. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs.

Her work often addresses communication problems, blended family issues, attachment concerns, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. She also supports people navigating divorce, infidelity, separation, and fatherhood adjustments.

Sonia helps with feelings such as guilt, shame, isolation, and difficulty finding purpose. Sonia draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered work.

She combines practical skill building with attention to emotions and values. The result is focused, usable strategies rather than abstract theory.

People who choose Sonia typically want clear steps to reduce distress and improve relationships. She encourages small, steady changes and practices that fit into everyday life.

Taking a first step can feel hard, and Sonia aims to make the process manageable and hopeful.

How Sonia’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take action toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where making values-based choices is important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and then practicing new skills to change them; it is good for anxiety, mood shifts, and coping with difficult situations. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with core emotions to improve connection and reduce relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they pick or combine methods so sessions address immediate problems and longer-term changes in a way that makes sense for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give options that fit busy schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These choices make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it around work, childcare, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Sonia help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment, communication problems, and issues around separation or divorce.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance and mindfulness with skill building. Sessions focus on values, emotion work, and tools you can use between appointments.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and family concerns as well as stress and trauma-related issues.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and provides services in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 21 years
Licensed: New Jersey, Virginia
Languages: English