Sonia Vaquera, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sonia Vaquera

Focus areas

Childhood Trauma

Infertility Trauma

Self-Harm / Injury

Chronic Impulsivity

Parenting Counseling

Stress

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Sonia Vaquera

Hi there, I'm Sonia! My name is Sonia Vaquera, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I earned my Master's in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield. I work with adults, couples, and families, specializing in depression, anxiety, stress, family relationships, couples therapy, and relapse prevention. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic, family systems, interpersonal, motivational interviewing, person-centered, and behavioral therapy approaches to help clients make progress and take charge with better leadership in their own lives. My approach I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to tackle challenges. My approach is client-centered, holistic, and integrative, tailoring each session to meet unique needs and goals. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, working alongside clients to help them gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges. I draw from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, family systems, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing, depending on what's most effective. For anxiety, I may use CBT to help challenge and change negative thought patterns. For relapse prevention, I combine CBT and motivational interviewing to help clients process and move past trauma leading to substance use. Above all, my goal is to foster a compassionate, respectful, and empowering environment that helps clients feel supported and equipped to achieve lasting positive change. My focus I work primarily with incarcerated individuals, providing mental health support and counseling to help them address personal challenges.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

California State University, Bakersfield, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1043488612

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What practice does Sonia Vaquera work with?

Sonia Vaquera works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sonia Vaquera?

Sonia Vaquera frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sonia Vaquera on their profile.