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, crisis intervention services, and neuropsychological assessment. 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.