Dr. Sonya Boone

Dr. Sonya Boone is a licensed clinical social worker with a clinical doctorate in behavioral health and 16 years of experience in mental health care. She is a former active-duty military officer and her academic background includes a B.S. in psychology, a master’s in health service administration, a master’s in social work, a master’s in legal studies, and five years of integrated care study.

She employs a holistic, solution-focused approach that looks at the whole person, including co-occurring medical and mental health concerns such as diabetes with depression or chronic pain with anxiety. Her work supports health management alongside mental health treatment, and she incorporates mindfulness practice, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing into care plans.

Dr. Boone has substantial experience with the military community, working with active duty service members, reserve components, the National Guard, and veterans. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, personality disorders including borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorders, sexual abuse, self-esteem issues, PTSD, and related concerns. She also works with substance use issues, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, work-related stressors, family conflicts, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and career-related challenges. Dr. Boone is a military Victim Advocate and has completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). She practices with a caring, compassionate stance and is licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in Hawaii and Texas.