Tami Sonnier, RN MFT

Name

Tami Sonnier, RN MFT

Location

3000 Citrus Circle, ste. 109 Walnut Creek, Ca. 94598

Credentials & Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Counseling Marriage and Family Therapist MFC43019

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Habit Reversal, Comprehensive Behavioral Model for Trichotillomania and Skin picking, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, BSFF ("Be Set Free Fast) and/or Shame reduction work.

Description

A significant portion of therapy my practice involves working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with hair pulling (Trichotillomania) or skin picking (Dermatillomania). This topic is particularly close to my heart, because I have family members that have these difficult challenges. Although those experiences have helped me understand the human side of the pulling/picking struggle, it's also true that each person has their own unique road to travel and each one needs their own tailored approach. I have more than a decade of experience and training in working with this problem and continue to stay abreast of any new knowledge or treatment in this field, including theories regarding its causes and possible ways to address it. My therapy techniques with clients are tailored to the needs of the particular person, and can include a combination of techniques - addressing awareness issues, competing behaviors, relaxation techniques, and emotional processing. Underlying all of our work is the knowledge that the person is so much more than their problems, and that joy is possible - even when we struggle.

Contact info

Phone - 925 980-1805 Email- tsonniermft [at] gmail.com skype- tsonniermft website- http://sites.google.com/site/tsonniermft