Sonia Rodrigues-Marto , LPC, LMFT

Sonia Rodrigues-Marto is a seasoned clinician with 21 years of professional experience, licensed to practice in New Jersey and Virginia. She holds the credentials LPC and LMFT - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - reflecting training in both individual counseling and relational work.

Sonia focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, resolve relationship and family conflicts, and recover from trauma and abuse. She approaches each person as the expert of their own life, building on existing strengths and resilience to address the issues that feel most pressing. Sonia frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to support clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Her practice centers on creating a supportive environment where practical strategies and emotional understanding work together. Sonia helps clients identify goals, strengthen coping skills, and navigate change at a pace that fits their needs, offering steady guidance throughout the process.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether remote therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for supporting progress and change.

One key benefit is flexibility. People can connect with a licensed professional in the way that works best for them - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it simpler to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals offer a range of approaches and clients may change therapists if they are looking for a different fit. This flexibility can make it easier to find the right therapeutic match and to continue work consistently over time.