Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Let's Connect (908) 224-6583

You're the one everyone counts on. You're driven, successful, and dependable but inside, you're exhausted. You overthink every decision, feel guilty when you slow down, and say yes when you mean no. You're always anticipating the next crisis before the last one has passed.
Nobody sees how anxious you really are, because you've mastered hiding it. That's high-functioning anxiety: calm on the outside, chaos underneath. And if you're also carrying old wounds from childhood, relationships, or navigating the world as a Black woman, it all quietly adds up.
I specialize in helping high-achieving Black women heal anxiety and trauma using EMDR Therapy: reprocessing painful experiences so they lose their emotional grip. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and built around your pace and goals. Real insight. Practical tools. Lasting change.
You've spent so long being strong for everyone else. You deserve a space to finally exhale without explaining yourself, minimizing your experience, or performing strength. Healing is possible, and it can start sooner than you think. I'd love to connect and talk about what's possible for you. Reach out to schedule a free consultation call today!
Call or Email Sonja Malcolm now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 224-6583
Let's Connect (908) 224-6583

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-6583
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00411600 Sonja Malcolm
- Attended Teachers College Columbia University, Ed.M, MA
Education and Years In Practice
Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-6583
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Perfectionism, Imposture Syndrome & High Achievers
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Life Transitions
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-6583
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Multicultural
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 224-6583
Location
Additional Location
Paramus, NJ 07652
(908) 224-6583Nearby Areas
Sonja Malcolm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 224-6583