Sonni Parks (Williams), LPC

Sonni Parks (Williams) helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. She works with clients facing depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and people trying to cope with life changes. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem concerns, LGBT issues, and family-related stress. Sonni uses practical talk, guided exercises, and storytelling to help people find clearer direction.

Sonni believes our lives are shaped by the stories we tell about ourselves. She guides clients to separate themselves from their problems and to rewrite unhelpful narratives. That may look like reviewing old messages that no longer fit and trying new ways of thinking and acting. She uses narrative techniques and bibliotherapy alongside cognitive and behavioral tools.

Her approach blends several methods to match the person in front of her. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and some Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns. Sessions focus on practical skills, values-based decisions, and clearer communication.

Sonni brings six years of experience and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC. She practices in South Carolina and speaks English. People often come to her wanting help with communication problems, codependency, blended family issues, jealousy, forgiveness, or navigating non-monogamous relationships.

Therapy starts with finding what matters to the client and building small, doable steps. Sonni aims to help clients reclaim their voice and make choices that fit who they want to be.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters and take small actions that match those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean blending ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. It also lets people use different communication styles like talking or guided exercises that translate well to remote sessions. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what will fit your routine and needs.