Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Jersey City, NJ

Sonna Kem is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with up to 8 years of experience. Her experience includes treating adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a diverse range of clinical needs including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

Sonna completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rowan University. She approaches counseling from a client-focused approach as she recognizes that everybody requires something different when starting counseling. From there, based on the needs and personalities of those she works with, Sonna utilizes techniques and strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT).

Sonna is motivated to help clients achieve personal goals so that they can experience an improved quality of life. Her success lies in her ability to relate with clients and help them feel supported while working through these challenges and transitions. If you are ready to work through the challenges and transitions in your life, schedule an appointment with Sonna today.

I'm an EMDR therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-worth challenges, grief, life transitions, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. I specialize in helping clients move beyond old patterns, heal unresolved wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach combines Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with a focus on personal narrative, helping clients process painful experiences and rewrite the stories they've carried about themselves.

I help clients deepen their self-awareness, develop greater emotional resilience, and create lives that feel more authentic and aligned. Known for my direct, honest, and compassionate style, I work best with clients who are ready to actively engage in the therapeutic process. I believe meaningful growth often requires courage, accountability, and a willingness to examine uncomfortable truths.

In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I'm deeply interested in spirituality and the connection between emotional, energetic, and personal growth. My work is influenced by my experience as a Reiki practitioner and tarot reader, and I welcome clients who wish to explore spirituality, intuition, energy work, or questions of meaning as part of their healing journey.