Sonya Shropshire-Friel
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
130 Central Ave, 111, Dover, NH 03820
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (603) 931-4544
Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced (James Baldwin). I currently have limited availability for new clients who struggle with different types of anxiety. I offer an innovative approach to treatment, known as virtual reality exposure therapy, to treat phobias (e.g., fear of flying, driving, heights, public speaking, germs, needles, small spaces), other forms of anxiety (e.g., social and test-taking anxieties) and stress reactions. Length of treatment can range from 6-12 sessions and you can practice relaxation and techniques from your home, in between sessions.
Clients working with me might consider the therapy process as compassionate "challenge by choice" and I work to make the space an emotionally warm and accepting one.
I have been a mental health professional for 20 years at settings including Vanderbilt and Cornell Universities and The University of New Hampshire, as well as non-profit agencies. I work to create a safe and warm holding space in the therapy room for you to work on your concerns.
Call or Email Sonya Shropshire-Friel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (603) 931-4544
Let's Connect (603) 931-4544
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (603) 931-4544
Sonya Shropshire-Friel
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Hampshire / 1257 Sonya Shropshire-Friel
- Certificate from American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Intermediate Level Hypnosis / 2015
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional 461003 / 2023
- Attended University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ph.D., Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Phobias
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (603) 931-4544
Sonya Shropshire-Friel
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2023