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Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina Sonja Middleton, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Sonja Middleton, Therapist

Sonja Middleton, MSW, LISW-CP

Specializes In:

Dementia & memory issues
Depression/feeling down
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Trauma & PTSD
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Sonja Middleton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2000. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work and has a certificate in Gerontology. Her previous experience is working in hospitals, outpatient, nursing homes, and in the jail. She sees adults from 18 years up and from all ethnic groups. Sonja enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She uses an eclectic approach pulling from CBT, DBT, and is person centered. Her primary goal in therapy is to help the patient feel better, able to manage better, and to be happier at the end of treatment. In her spare time, Sonja enjoys square dancing, reading, hiking, vacation, and spending time with her children and animals.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Ability status
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock

FAQs

Please call us at 839-746-6262 to schedule an appointment with Sonja Middleton.

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See what our patients are saying about Sonja Middleton

I have only just begun this journey with Sonja. My first meeting with her was encouraging and gave me hope for the future. She seems very knowledgeable about my particular struggles. She listens with empathy and non-judgmental understanding - she hears what I am NOT saying. 😊 I am hopeful that she can offer the kind of guidance I have been needing to get my life back on the right track.
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Heather Cort G.

Heather Cort G.

Feb 21, 2025
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I was very impressed by my first visit with Ms. Sonja Middleton. She immediately set me at ease with her positive and happy style of communication. Her knowledge of mental health concerns is equally impressive to her client approach. I look forward to future meetings and posistive progress.
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Richard N.

Richard N.

Jan 09, 2026
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My second meeting with Sonja was this morning and I feel a great connection with her already. She has the best personality for a therapist and so pleasant to talk to. She already showed a path forward where I need work on myself.
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Bev H.

Bev H.

Jul 11, 2025
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Sonja has been great! She is very personable and has excellent coping skill suggestions. I feel like I can confide in her with very sensitive subjects. I’m very happy with the service she provides.
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Deanna P.

Deanna P.

Jan 05, 2026
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I have really enjoyed all of my meets. I feel relaxed and not judged. She listens to me and gives great feedback back. I always look forward to my meets with her.
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Ann C.

Ann C.

Jan 16, 2025
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Very nice providers. Dr Walkup and Sonja Middleton are the best. Very knowledgeable and attentive
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Cathy L.

Cathy L.

Jun 21, 2025
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