Are you currently struggling with...
Anxiety
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia or worries? Do you need a therapist for successful people? Are you a perfectionist, or called “OCD”, without a proper diagnosis? Are you waking up in the night scared about your work, family, or injustice in the world? Do you need help with hormonal or thyroid issues causing anxiety? Are you navigating Cancer? Do you have a diagnosis of Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, or Phobia?
Trauma
Is it hard to move on, let go of a past toxic relationship with an abusive ex, or divorce from a sociopath? Did you survive child abuse, or a narcissistic mother, or a parent with antisocial personality disorder? Perhaps you need help with a really bad breakup or divorce? Are you a crime survivor, who identifies with the term complex grief? Are you navigating workplace bullying, or an experience with boarding school bullying? Did you survive chemotherapy and cancer treatment?
ADHD
Do you find it hard to keep up with doing tasks that are boring or maybe you’re so overwhelmed you don’t know where to start with organizing your life? Have you stopped reading, and being able to finish movies, and shows because your mind just wanders off? Do you want to learn tools to stop procrastinating? Are you feeling done with procrastination? Do you feel ready to work with a therapist to learn tools and techniques to use to get ahead of focus related symptoms?
Anxiety
Insomnia
Nightmares
Phobias
Panic Attacks
Intrusive thoughts, or bad memories
Experiences with having dangerous work environments
Trouble with relationships
Loneliness
Trouble processing feelings like anger and sadness
Overwhelm navigating unkind spouses and relatives
Loss of a loved one, a spouse, family or friend
Having a job that is boring and feeling stuck
Fear of failure
High Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Score
Deprogramming from unhealthy spiritual communities
Concerns I can help with
Benefits of therapy
Therapy can be an effective way to heal from abuse, learn skills to navigate anxiety and strengthen confidence, resilience and coping. Therapy done well, provides personalized help to reach your goals, from an expert that cares about you.
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Learning coping strategies
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Improved physical health
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Strengthening relationships
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Navigating boundaries
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Confidence
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Emotional regulation
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Communication skills
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Leadership skills
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Lower anxiety
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Lower depression
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Access more creativity
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Experience more joy
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Find purpose and meaning in life
Services
I am available for psychotherapy, consultation with other therapists, and mentorship. I help with the following and so much more, see the services page for more information:
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Dealing with anxiety and burnout, while navigating relationships and healing from childhood trauma
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Psychotherapy, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy combined with EMDR and Positive Psychology can help you heal from emotional wounds, make peace with the past, let go and learn new skills to have healthier relationships and achieve your goals.
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Give yourself expert support and create actionable steps to move through pain and into a life of meaning and purpose, while you build self esteem and achieve success.
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Life should be a fun adventure, it goes by faster than you think!
Sessions are $200 and last 50 minutes, they can take place remotely, or in person at my office in South Pasadena.
My process
I welcome clients to ask any questions they would like along the way, as we collaboratively create a treatment plan and take action towards healing trauma, anxiety, and enjoying life.
Therapy with a new client begins with getting to know each other, through allowing space for you to define what your goals are, how you will know when you’ve met your goals, and explain to me what your ideal day to day life looks like, so we will know when therapy is complete.
Next we will go through your symptoms and history. I’ll provide you with information about the different forms of therapy that I am trained in and how they could be useful in lessening your symptoms and reaching your goals. With my support, you will decide what types of therapy you would like to do based on what energizes you, feels interesting, and matches your learning style.
Some clients prefer lots of homework, others prefer book suggestions and art assignments, and most people like to engage in real time processing through conversation, art therapy based interventions, and EMDR.
Press
Sonnet is considered an expert in trauma, according to multiple international news organizations, podcasts, and online journals. Most impressively, she was called, “The best therapist in LA!”, by a long term client in her 60s.
Check out Sonnets work in the press, click on the logo's below to read and listen to more
If you feel ready to try therapy - or even if you just feel curious about therapy, schedule a free consultation call, to learn more about what working with me would be like. I’m happy to answer questions.
We can create a treatment plan together that matches your learning style and motivation level to get results. Usually, once a person starts experiencing relief, the process becomes rewarding and something you’ll look forward to. You aren’t alone, human minds are resilient and there is a lot of research out there on healing from trauma and anxiety.
Speaking Opportunities
I do not charge for interviews, presentations, consultation, or mentorship.
Sonnet Daymont, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Advocate for Survivors of Abuse and Trauma.
Sonnet Daymont is a highly accomplished therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and resilience. With over two decades of experience in counseling others, she is renowned for her compassionate and solution-focused approach, empowering clients to heal from life’s most complex challenges.
As a leader in trauma recovery and anxiety treatment, Sonnet is recognized for her expertise in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), addressing a wide range of issues, including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and phobias. She has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, religious trauma, and workplace trauma. Sonnet also provides guidance to those navigating toxic relationships, challenging family dynamics, grief, and complex trauma (C-PTSD).
Sonnets work ethics
Her dedication to this work extends to her experience with vulnerable populations, including survivors of child trafficking and abuse. Sonnet’s approach integrates mindfulness-based practices, art therapy based interventions, positive psychology, existential therapy, and exposure response prevention (ERP), helping her clients achieve profound healing and resilience.
Sonnet holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco, where she conducted research on trauma, anxiety, and resilience. She also earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development from San Francisco State University. As a Pearson Teacher Fellow at Tufts University, she further solidified her commitment to early childhood development and education. Sonnet is an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist through CompassionWorks and completed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training through The Mindfulness Lab.
Throughout her career, Sonnet has demonstrated exceptional leadership and advocacy. She was on the residential counseling team that spearheaded the establishment of the first safe house for commercially sexually exploited children in the United States, and for that was awarded by Gavin Newsom in 2005. In her graduate studies she championed the creation of a nationalized database for child abuse reporting. Her impactful initiatives include coordinating a high school mentorship program that emphasized emotional intelligence, self care, and career networking, as well as serving as Secretary of the CAMFT Board in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Sonnet is the author of When Dangerous Feels Like Home, a powerful true crime memoir about healing from trauma. Her writing has been supported by prestigious opportunities such as the Hedgebrook Residency, where she will complete her memoir. Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to innovate in the pet care industry, creating a patented slow feeder bowl for dogs inspired by her successful dog-walking business in San Francisco.
Sonnet’s commitment to excellence
has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a Pearson Fellow and mentorship under leading experts in CBT and EMDR, such as UCLA’s Dr. David Plotkin. Her clients, ranging from resilient trauma survivors to high-achieving professionals, seek her discreet and empathetic guidance at her serene practice in South Pasadena.
Beyond her work, Sonnet finds joy in writing, mindfulness meditation, and spending time with her trained therapy dog, who often accompanies her in sessions, offering a calming presence to her clients. Through her lived experience, evidence-based techniques, and deep sense of empathy, Sonnet Daymont continues to inspire and empower those on their healing journey.
Sonnet’s commitment to excellence
has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a Pearson Fellow and mentorship under leading experts in CBT and EMDR, such as UCLA’s Dr. David Plotkin. Her clients, ranging from resilient trauma survivors to high-achieving professionals, seek her discreet and empathetic guidance at her serene practice in South Pasadena.
Beyond her work, Sonnet finds joy in writing, mindfulness meditation, and spending time with her trained therapy dog, who often accompanies her in sessions, offering a calming presence to her clients. Through her lived experience, evidence-based techniques, and deep sense of empathy, Sonnet Daymont continues to inspire and empower those on their healing journey.
Contact
Please feel welcome to call or email for a free 15 minute phone consultation, or to go ahead and book your first appointment.
Contact
Please feel welcome to call or email for a free 15 minute phone consultation, or to go ahead and book your first appointment.
Contact
Please feel welcome to call or email for a free 15 minute phone consultation, or to go ahead and book your first appointment.