Cheryl Sonilal, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Cheryl Sonilal

Focus areas

Bariatric Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress Management

Family Issues

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Intergenerational Trauma

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Multicultural

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cheryl Sonilal

I attended Pace University and Mercy College for undergraduate and graduate studies. During my college career, I worked in an OMH residential program providing services to adult individuals with chronic and persistent mental health challenges. After earning my Master’s, my work transitioned to providing services to teens and parents where there was significant struggle with parenting as well as adolescent mental health and behavior challenges. My work with Unaccompanied Minors presenting with trauma, abuse, and familial challenges, as been the most rewarding, as it allowed me the opportunity to reunite children with parents and family after many years of separation. After working with adults struggling with addiction, I transition to solo practice during the COVID pandemic. There was an immense need in support members of the NYC community to address the rise of mental health struggles that arose that include heightened fears and anxieties around health, death, grief, job losses, job demand in healthcare field, this rise in domestic abuse and the difficult adjustment to isolation and distance from loved ones.

What should a new client know about working with you?

As a woman of a color and a first-generation American with my own personal life challenges both in childhood and adulthood, my empathetic essence is honest and genuine when working with my clients. I believe that this is what has facilitated rapport and trust and supported me in making a positive impact. My experience includes parenting challenges, substance use/addictions, depression, and anxiety. I have experience implementing evidence-based practices, multisystemic therapy in the home, counseling in culturally-sensitive situations, and treating unaccompanied minors presenting with trauma, abuse, and familial challenges.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $125 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

More information on payments and coverage

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield BlueShield of Northeastern New York Cigna and Evernorth Oscar Health Oxford UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Aimer Mental Health Counseling Services PLLC

Education and training

Mercy University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Pace University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1760031306

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Cheryl Sonilal work with?

Cheryl Sonilal works with Aimer Mental Health Counseling Services PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cheryl Sonilal?

Cheryl Sonilal frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cheryl Sonilal on their profile.