Sonja Sutherland (Life Coach Nominee)
Education Sonja Sutherland is the Founder and Executive Director of New Spirit Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from New York University in New York City, and her Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Sonja is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). She is also a member of the Licensed Professional Counselor Association (LPCA) of Georgia. Sonja is currently pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Clinical Supervision. Experience In the field of counseling since 1998, and licensed since 2001, Sonja has provided therapeutic services in the private practice, psychiatric residential, in-home, and outpatient mental health settings, for adolescents and adults, through individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Sonja has a heart for, and currently specializes in, working with men, women and families struggling through separation and divorce, as well as the strengthening of parent-child and family relationships. For the last 5 years, Sonja has also been a Life Coach. During her years in the field, Sonja has also served as a Director of Mental Health and Clinical Services for mid – large sized outpatient mental health organizations providing therapeutic intervention in the Cobb, Atlanta, and Stone Mountain areas. In this capacity, Sonja provided strategic direction, administrative oversight and accountability for clinical service provision, as well as clinical supervision for mental health professionals providing services to the community at large. Sonja has been an Adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University, and during the last several years has been involved in ongoing training of undergraduate and master’s level students entering the field. She is currently an Adjunct Professor with Kennesaw State University. Sonja continues to provide clinical supervision services to clinicians pursuing licensure. During the last 20 years, Sonja has served as a guest lecturer and trainer for various social, civic, educational and clinical and organizations, including The University of Georgia, The Foster Families Treatment Association, The Woman’s Missionary Union of New York, Elite Women of Excellence, local churches, and various mental health agencies. Retreat and conference topics can be tailored to fit the needs of individual organizations. – See more at: http://mywinbiz.com/wgpd/pinboard/content/education?ovr=1#sthash.2aCMCmmA.dpuf
