Hi, I'm Sonia Gonzalez, LMHC, LPC — the owner and founder of Serene Within Mental Health Counseling PLLC. I'm so glad you're here.

I've been in this field for about 6 years now, and in that time I've had the privilege of working with clients of all ages. These days, my focus has narrowed in on what I love most — supporting women's mental health, as well as young adults and teens navigating everything that comes with this stage of life.

Outside of sessions, you'll usually find me staying active, spending time with my loved ones, or exploring somewhere new — I love to travel, and I'm always on the hunt for a new local coffee shop to try. At home, I'm probably cooking or baking something, with my cat keeping me company nearby.

At the end of the day, this work is truly my passion — and building Serene Within Mental Health Counseling gave me the chance to create a space that feels authentically mine, where I get to do what I love most every day.

Get to Know Your Therapist

Therapy isn't about simply talking about what's wrong. Together, we'll explore the patterns underneath what you're experiencing, including how past experiences and relationships may shape the way you respond today.

My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, relational, and somatic, drawing from different therapeutic perspectives depending on what feels most helpful for you.

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Attachment-focused therapy

  • Somatic & mind-body approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • DBT-informed skills

  • Psychodynamic & relational perspectives

  • Family systems perspective

  • Nervous system awareness

My Therapeutic Approach