Sonya Wallestad

Sonya Wallestad is currently a Master's Level Counseling Intern at MINDFUL FAMILIES, LLC and a Patient Advocate at Whole Woman's Health, LLC, where responsibilities include providing counseling and performing receptionist duties. Previous experience includes serving as a Court Monitor Volunteer for The Advocates for Human Rights, monitoring state court hearings related to human trafficking and domestic violence. Sonya has also worked as a Behavioral Health Technician at Fraser and as an Assistant Manager at Paws Doggy Day Care, focusing on client satisfaction and administrative tasks. Early roles included a Kennel Assistant at Hound Dog Pet Hotel and a brief internship at Children's Minnesota, assisting a Child Life Specialist. Sonya holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.