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Sonya Dugal

Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Accepting clients Last Updated 23 days ago

Hello! I am an Art Therapist and Counselor working in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and approach therapy from an experiential, feminist, multicultural approach. Through the use of art as well as traditional talk therapy, my goal in our work together is to facilitate greater self-acceptance, self-confidence, personal growth, and to empower you to create positive change. I believe art making has the power to heal and the magic to promote growth in a safe way, and offer this modality to you if you are interested.

I understand how being a student can contribute to incongruence in our daily lives and I have experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA2s+ communities, adolescents, individuals with diverse multicultural and ethnic backgrounds, and with a variety of presenting concerns, including but not limited to: depression, sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, isolation, and self-esteem.

My goal is to create a safe, affirming and warm environment for you and to guide you in the art making process to help you feel empowered to create change. I hope to make your journey in therapy validating, supportive, and strive to make you feel heard, understood, and accepted


Specialties

Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns Chronic Pain College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Sonya Dugal is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Cigna and Evernorth Highmark Optum UnitedHealthcare UPMC

NPI Number

1972168672

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $110
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

801 N. Negley Ave
#3
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Art Therapy Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Existential Expressive Arts Feminist Humanistic Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Psychodynamic Strength-Based

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Activists Artists First-Gen Immigrants International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 8
  • License(s): PA-PC011257

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Religion(s): Nonreligious
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