About Dr. Knudson

I’m so glad you’re here

If you are looking for someone to partner with you and support you on your journey to whole-person wellness and your unique treatment goals, I would be honored to help you examine how your life experiences and mental health symptoms may be interfering with your ability to live an authentic life that feels fulfilling and connected with your values.

 

Dr. Sonya Knudson, PsyD, LP

Clinical Expertise

  • Adolescents (age 12-18)

    Adults

    Couples

  • Anxiety

    Eating Disorders

    Trauma, PTSD, & Adjustment Disorders

    Depression

    Substance use

    Body Image

  • Attachment

    Highly Sensitive Persons

    Pregnancy and Postpartum

    Relationship difficulties

    Life transitions

    Self-esteem/identity

  • Trauma-informed Care

    Adult Attachment Theory

    Relational Psychodynamic

    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

A relational approach

I am committed to partnering with you in a manner that feels comfortable and helpful to you, as I believe that goodness of fit is essential for therapy to be truly effective.

Learn more about my Approach

Education, Training, & Experience

 

Education

Sonya has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Training

Sonya completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship in Child and Adolescent Psychology and a postdoctoral residency in Co-Occurring Disorders.

Sonya has completed the Level 1 Training of Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Experience

Prior to entering private practice, Sonya worked in a variety of clinical settings including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health centers, and residential addiction treatment.  Sonya has also served as a clinical supervisor for predoctoral interns and postdoctoral residents at an APA-accredited internship site and she has several years of experience as an adjunct professor in co-occurring disorders

Licensure

Sonya is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota (LP #6199).

Sonya has met the requirements to practice telepsychology under the authority of PSYPACT (APIT Mobility #9309).

Get started with Sonya, today.