Sonya Dugal

Sonya Dugal is a licensed professional counselor, board certified art therapist, and board certified transgender care therapist who serves the Pittsburgh area with passion and dedication. Her expertise shines when working with the LGBTQIA2+ community, with a specialization in providing gender affirming care to gender expansive, non-binary, and trans individuals, as well as BIPOC individuals from diverse multicultural and racial backgrounds. Guided by a feminist and person-centered approach, Sonya emphasizes the significance of exploring intersecting identities and values the healing power of respectful, exploratory conversations. She adopts a non-judgmental and curious lens in therapy, striving to infuse humility, humor, and creativity into her sessions. Utilizing art making and expressive therapies, Sonya facilitates greater self-acceptance, self-confidence, and personal growth, empowering her clients to foster positive change. Sonya believes in the transformative power of art and is committed to creating a safe, affirming, and warm environment that enables clients to feel empowered in the creative process. Her goal is to make each therapy journey validating and supportive, ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and accepted.