Dr. Sonya McCurdy , LICSW

Dr. Sonya McCurdy is a licensed clinical social worker with over 21 years of experience helping people with mental health concerns. She practices as an LICSW in Alabama and draws on long experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and other complex challenges.

Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions.

Dr. McCurdy mixes approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support change. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear when they fit the work.

People come for many concerns, including stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, career questions, ADHD, and recovery from trauma or abuse. She also addresses body image, communication problems, caregiver stress, and difficulties after separation or divorce.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical support. When a different referral would better meet someone's needs, she offers referrals to other professionals. The focus in sessions is on clear next steps and steady, manageable progress.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based action. It can help when life changes or painful memories get in the way of moving forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxious and depressed moods. CBT works well for stress, anxiety, low mood, and many daily struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, useful for people who struggle with anger, emotional swings, or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. Dr. McCurdy will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor methods over time. That means the plan can change as progress is made or new needs arise, with the person and therapist deciding together what to try next.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions when bandwidth or hands-free moments are needed, live chat for real-time typed exchanges, and text-based messaging for brief check-ins or homework. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, maintain regular contact between meetings, and use the approach that works best for each individual's schedule and comfort.