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Michael is a patient and insightful listener. One senses he has genuine interest in getting a full understanding of who you are.
Michael is an exceptional therapist. I’ve worked with quite a few therapists over the years and I would have to say that therapy with Michael has been a game changer for me. I feel truly understood, and that his perceptiveness hasShow more been demonstrated by his analysis and distillation of the core issues I’ve brought into the room. Michael is very supportive and empathic. In just 6 months I feel an easing up of my anxiety and sadness, moving towards a much healthier place. He has a thorough working command of several therapeutic modalities, both in theory and clinical application.
Sonia has been with Hudson River Care and Counseling since 2018, seeking to work closely with clients at a virtual level. With over 18 years of experience in social work, Sonia has been helping individuals navigate complex trauma related to child abuse and neglect, grief related to loss, depressed mood and anxiety. She listens with an open mind and heart, creating a supportive space for clients to feel understood and empowered. Sonia genuinely cares for her clients' well-being and strives to ensure their success in therapy.
Using a variety of evidence-based approaches (including cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, motivational, trauma-focused, gestalt, internal family systems (IFS), inner child work, humanistic, nurturing heart and solution-focused approaches), Sonia works collaboratively with each individual client to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs. Her goal is to guide clients toward greater self-awareness and personal growth, helping them succeed in overcoming challenges and in building a healthier relationship with self.
Sonia obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a focus on Family Systems and Child Development Studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University with an emphasis on clinical mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and
other behavioral disturbances.
En Español
Sonia ha trabajado en Hudson River Care and Counseling desde 2018 y busca trabajar de cerca con los clientes a nivel virtual. Con más de 18 años de experiencia en trabajo
social, Sonia ha ayudado a personas a superar traumas complejos relacionados con el abuso y la negligencia infantil, el duelo relacionado con la pérdida, el estado de ánimo
depresivo y la ansiedad. Escucha con mente y corazón abierto, creando un espacio de apoyo para que los clientes se sientan comprendidos y empoderados. Sonia se
preocupa genuinamente en el bienestar de sus clientes y se esfuerza por garantizar su éxito en la terapia.
Utilizando una variedad de enfoques basados en evidencia (incluidos los enfoques cognitivo-conductuales, conductuales dialécticos, motivacionales, centrados en el trauma, gestalt, sistemas familiares internos (internal family systems ~ IFS), trabajo con el niño interior, humanísticos, de corazón enriquecedor (nurturing heart) y se centra en enfoques con soluciones), Sonia trabaja en colaboración con cada cliente individualmente para desarrollar un plan de tratamiento personalizado que aborde sus necesidades únicas. Su objetivo es guiar a los clientes hacia una mayor autoconciencia y crecimiento personal, ayudándolos a tener éxito en la superación de desafíos y en la construcción de una relación más saludable con ellos mismos.
Sonia obtuvo una licenciatura en Sociología con especialización en Sistemas Familiares y Estudios de Desarrollo Infantil en la Universidad Brigham Young-Idaho, y una Maestría en Trabajo Social de la Universidad Rutgers con énfasis en evaluación clínica de salud mental, diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades
mentales, emocionales y otros trastornos del comportamiento.
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Eating Disorders
Human Trafficking Recovery
LGBTQ+ Services
PTSD
Pathway Program
Premarital Counseling
Relationship Issues
Religious Abuse Support Group
Sexual Abuse
Trauma Services
Women’s Trauma Group
Locations (2)
Hudson River Care and Counseling
63-A 8th St
Hoboken, NJ, 07030
Hudson River Care and Counseling
310 Cedar Lane
Virtual
Teaneck, NJ, 07666
More About Sonia Planas, BA
NPI Number
1427525179
Background and Education
Years practicing
5.0 years
Associations
Reviews
Michael is a patient and insightful listener. One senses he has genuine interest in getting a full understanding of who you are.
Michael is an exceptional therapist. I’ve worked with quite a few therapists over the years and I would have to say that therapy with Michael has been a game changer for me. I feel truly understood, and that his perceptiveness has been demonstrated by his analysis and distillation of the core issues I’ve brought into the room. Michael is very supportive and empathic. In just 6 months I feel an easing up of my anxiety and sadness, moving towards a much healthier place. He has a thorough working command of several therapeutic modalities, both in theory and clinical application.
Michael Buckhout is an empathetic and warm presence, with a clear perspective on the work they do with the client. I am often amazed at our time together, where I feel guided towards the complex, nuanced explanations for the concerns I have. Thank you Michael
Finding this practice in general, and specifically working with Michael as my therapist has been transformative. I could not recommend highly enough.
Rachel is the most loving and caring person I know. My kids always leaves her office happy and looking forward to her next session.
Michael is warm, engaging, and insightful. I find he is able to tailor our sessions to the particular needs I have each day. Best therapist experience of my life!
This is my first time in therapy and my experience has been exceptional.
Erin Heaslip helped me a great deal, and I’ve improved since seeing her. I am however still trying to work out a billing issue with my visits
Erin is the first therapist I have had any experience with. She was a good fit, as we had a similar background. She was empathetic and gentle with her suggestions for dealing with my issues. She was also very good at encouraging and allowing me to talk. She seemed to remember everything I said and was able to find connections. My only complaint would be that I would have liked a therapist closer to my age. My being 30 years older than Erin meant that she had not experienced many of the life challenges I have experienced.
I’m very satisfied with Michael’s treatment plan, his efforts to understand my concerns, he is great listener but also goes well beyond validation into effective therapy and the establishment of a solid therapeutic alliance.
Excellent experience. I found you to be very friendly and I was completely at ease speaking with you. Looking forward to future sessions!
challenging and attentive
Ally allows me to open up without pushing. She takes her time and when she sees that things are getting a little to heavy in the session she changes the subject to something she knows I enjoy to allow me to take a much needed moment to regain myself.
Mixed impressions: I liked Michael and felt that therapy with him could work out, although one never knows after only one session. I was disappointed with the physical space. Therapy room felt cramped- I’d prefer a bit more comfortable distance between the therapist and me. The waiting room felt very untidy, even dirty, and I would not feel happy sitting there.
Helped a lot.
Rachel is amazing and very loving.
Wonderful therapist very patient and always a pleasure to go to sessions
Rachel is patient, kind, and considerate when dealing with our daughter. She helps her to come up with the best ways to deal with her anxiety and how to navigate the world as a teenager.
Sonia is a sweet person with a noble and sincere spirit, her therapies are very interesting.??
She is a good therapist
I'm very impressed by her dedication in helping others, her ability to relate and empathize with the clients concerns really makes the process smooth.
Sincerely cares about the welfare of the patient. Kind and loving while being gentle when it comes to the patient's feelings. I felt truly understood and heard. Exceptional professional behavior when I interacted with my therapist. A safe place to express myself with the anticipation of working through my pain. Believing that I will overcome it.
My daughter has gone through difficult times including the death of my mother, and as a mother I did not realize that the situation was so big but thank God we found Sonia, she is a person who understands her work well thanks to her we have been able to overcome the difficult moments that my whole family was going through.
Very attentive...
She’s awesome and laughed at all my bad jokes 10/10
Sonia is great to work with. As someone who’s never sought out help from a mental health professional in the past she makes it very easy to undergo this process.
I was going through a very strong depression due to the death of my mother, thanks to Sonia's help I was able to return to real life for myself and my family, I will always be very grateful for the help she gives me.
Sonia is very professional, is the best !!!
Very professional
I’m very happy with Sonia Plana wok and I strongly recommended
