Sonya Patel

Sonya Patel has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Sonya is currently working at Skender as a Project Coordinator, where they manage multiple tasks for different projects. Prior to this, Sonya worked at Skender as a Project Coordinator, where they provided administrative assistance and processed submittals and requests for information. Sonya also has experience as an Executive Coordinator at The Kraft Heinz Company, where they provided administrative support to senior executives. Additionally, Sonya has worked as an Administrative Assistant at EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, providing support to company executives and assisting with special projects. Sonya has also worked in the healthcare industry as a Case Management Coordinator at Aetna Better Health, providing telephonic case management services, and as a Licensed Therapist at Northstar Psychological Services and Covenant Youth Empowerment, providing therapy services to youth and families. Sonya also has experience in mental health counseling, having worked as a Dialectical Behavior Individual Therapist, Case Manager, Dialectical Behavior Skills Group Co-Facilitator, Community Support Specialist, and Counseling Intern at BJC HealthCare.

Sonya Patel holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Louis University. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. In terms of certifications, Sonya is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Missouri, Georgia, and Illinois, having obtained their licenses in 2012, 2013, and 2015 respectively. Sonya is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois since 2016. Sonya has further acquired a DBT Core Certification from the Missouri Department of Mental Health in 2010.