Ms. Sonia Zajmi holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with minor in Sociology from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in foreign Languages from the University of Tirana, Albania. She earned her Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees from Indiana University. Additionally, she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Sonia is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She has completed extensive training with Somatic Experiencing International for over three years. She is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and trained in CBT/DBT therapies. She works with adults for individual and group therapy. She is also the Group Leader for our DBT Group.
Sonia’s clinical framework is based on the strong belief that change happens through the felt sense experience within the relational field. She draws heavily from attachment focused theory to build secure, safe relationships and accountable spaces with clients. She takes a somatic and experiential approach to generate healing from the visible and invisible wounds incurred throughout the lifespan.
Much of her clinical work as a therapist has been focused on working with those who have experienced childhood trauma, relational trauma, physical trauma, sexual trauma, medical trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression and how trauma affects our sense of safety, well-being, health, and relationships. She strongly believes in the restorative power of corrective experiences. Throughout the therapeutic process, she brings warmth, curiosity, and intuition to support deeper healing, vitality, and goodness.
Prior to joining Spencer Psychology practice, Sonia worked in community mental health settings in Bloomington and the university counseling center at Indiana University. Prior to counseling experience, Sonia used to be a high school teacher in Albania.
When she isn’t working, she enjoys reading, gentle somatic yoga, Zumba dancing and playing with her dog, Bora.