Sonja Martin, MS, ASDCS, CSP

Sonja's Bio

With over 2 decades of experience in the behavioral health field, Sonja is passionate about creating an environment where families feel safe to collaborate, grow together, and maximize their potential. As a parent of neurodivergent teens, she has a unique combination of personal and professional experience in supporting families with mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges.

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Sonja completed her Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance and K-12 Music Education at Concordia College and completed her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. She has advanced training in autism and neurodiversity, pathological demand avoidance, trauma, attachment,  interpersonal neurobiology, forensic interviewing, cognitive coaching, parent coaching, and neuropsychological assessment. She has been a licensed professional counselor in Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina, holding clinical and supervisory roles in community mental health, pediatric psychiatric inpatient, private practice, and crisis intervention services. She is also a certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider and Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors Course Facilitator. 

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Sonja lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, their two teenage sons, and their mini schnoodle and goldendoodle. She enjoys gardening, hiking, home decorating, furniture upcycling, and traveling.