Sonya Mendelovich, BSW MBA

Sonya Mendelovich, BSW MBA, is a seasoned clinician, trainer, and program innovator with over 30 years of experience delivering individual, family, and group counseling across mental health, substance use, and community settings.

Specialties & Focus Areas

• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Alcohol and other drug use
• Work-life balance and interpersonal struggles
• Life transitions, immigration, and cultural adjustment
• Insomnia (CBT-I)
• College and graduate student mental health

Who They Help

Sonya works with individuals navigating emotional, relational, and life transition challenges — including those managing substance use, mood disorders, or the unique stressors of immigration and cultural adjustment. She is fluent in Russian and Hebrew, making her a strong fit for clients who prefer to work in those languages.

Treatment Approach

Sonya uses a strength-based, person-centered approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Counseling, Family Systems Intervention, and mindfulness. Her work emphasizes mutual goal-setting, ongoing support, and practical skill-building to help clients find balance across emotional, social, spiritual, physical, and community dimensions of life.

Professional Background

Sonya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration. She trained in CBT at the Beck Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and in Family Systems Intervention at the Minuchin Family Institute in Tel Aviv. She has spent over 30 years directing operations and program development for mental health, substance use, and detoxification programs across the Philadelphia Metropolitan region, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware. She is a trainer and speaker on Recovery Oriented Systems of Care in collaboration with Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Beck Institute at the University of Pennsylvania
• Trained in Family Systems Intervention, Minuchin Family Institute (Tel Aviv)
• Certified in Motivational Interviewing and CBT-I
• Trainer, Recovery Oriented System of Care, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health

Locations & Availability

Sonya Mendelovich sees patients in-person in Philadelphia, PA. Sonya Mendelovich is licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania via telehealth.