Sonia Amin
Psychologist, PhD
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Washington, DC 20001
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The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.
In sessions, we might focus on exploring thinking or behavioral patterns that are contributing to your current concerns (e.g. childhood experiences or family relationships, trauma, defenses, previous similar patterns), your relational patterns with others and your relationship with yourself, somatic movement/exercises, or understanding your emotions better.
It is really hard to be in therapy, to be vulnerable, and to explore painful experiences. I feel privileged to be entrusted with this work, and I want all my clients to feel like they have a safe space to explore painful thoughts, emotions and experiences. I also provide reflection exercises/questions, including therapy exercises in-between appointments.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY200001627 Sonia Amin
- Attended Western Michigan University, PhD, Graduated 2020
- Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY200001627
- License: California Board of Psychology 33185 / 2022
- License: Maryland 07371 / 2025
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Sonia Amin
Psychologist, PhD
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Sonia Amin
Psychologist, PhD
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Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Interpersonal
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Sonia Amin
Psychologist, PhD
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Sonia Amin
Psychologist, PhD