Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS (she, her)

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9055 Cresswind Blvd. Suite 102 Charlotte, NC 28215

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I’m here to help you rediscover your purpose, deepen your self-awareness, and feel empowered to become the person you’re truly capable of being. Many of us carry years of emotional baggage—hurt, pain, guilt, or shame—that weighs us down more than we realize. By gently unpacking and releasing that weight, you can reconnect with your purpose, experience more fulfillment, and return to a natural sense of balance.

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we’ll work together to better understand and manage challenges like depression, anxiety, work-related stress, and relationship difficulties. I believe in exploring all parts of who you are—Mind, Body, and Higher Self—so we can restore meaning, balance, and direction in your life.

Our time together is meant to inspire positive change and help you move past the roadblocks that have been standing in your way. I’ll walk with you through this journey of self-discovery and transformation, offering support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sonja Buckles-Smith now - (704) 251-6025

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

SOMA Counseling & Wellness

9055 Cresswind Blvd.

Suite 102

Charlotte, NC 28215 map

(704) 251-6025

My website

I offer therapy sessions both in-person and virtually, allowing clients options for a safe and convenient process.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Women's Issues and Emotional Disturbance

$130 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (704) 251-6025

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

SOMA Counseling & Wellness

9055 Cresswind Blvd.

Suite 102

Charlotte, NC 28215 map

(704) 251-6025

My website

I offer therapy sessions both in-person and virtually, allowing clients options for a safe and convenient process.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Women's Issues and Emotional Disturbance

$130 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $130

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem EAP
BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
CuraLinc Healthcare
First Health
Health Advocate
Lucit EAP
Lyra Health
Meritain Health
Optum
Oscar Health
UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

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SOMA Counseling & Wellness is in-network with most major insurance companies to include BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum and United Behavioral Health. I also provide services for self-pay clients and am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

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SOMA Counseling & Wellness is in-network with most major insurance companies to include BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum and United Behavioral Health. I also provide services for self-pay clients and am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / S9891 Sonja Buckles-Smith

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 24 years

Attended Argosy University-Virginia Campus, Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling, Graduated 2002

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Howard University Bachelor of Science / 1991

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I have over 20 years of experience helping people in crisis. I'm licensed in NC and have held additional licensure in MD, GA and ND. I am the wife of a retired military service member and passionate advocate for survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

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I have over 20 years of experience helping people in crisis. I'm licensed in NC and have held additional licensure in MD, GA and ND. I am the wife of a retired military service member and passionate advocate for survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Women's Issues
Emotional Disturbance

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Wellness Counseling

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I work with clients struggling with various symptoms related to their personal inability to thrive and sustain healthy connections with others. We will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

"

I work with clients struggling with various symptoms related to their personal inability to thrive and sustain healthy connections with others. We will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Mind, Body, Spirt Connection
Reality Therapy
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Informed

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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to challenge those thoughts altering your feelings and how you react to those thoughts.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

"

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to challenge those thoughts altering your feelings and how you react to those thoughts.

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS

Email me or call with questions - (704) 251-6025

Sonja Buckles-Smith

MA, LCMHCS (she, her)

My Practice at a Glance

My Practice at a Glance

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2 Endorsements

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