Sonya Riggs
She / Her / Hers
Adjustment Problems, Ages 21+, Anger, Anxiety, Communication, Confidence, Coping, Depression, EMDR, Grief, Loss, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Staff

Sonya Riggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LA#5256) in the state of Louisiana. Sonya has worked with individuals grappling with challenges such as depression, anxiety, divorce, anger, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, personality disorders, marriage struggles, grief, trauma, self-concept, and addictions. Adopting an integrated approach, Sonya engages clients from their current emotional standpoint, and together they address the intricate web of life's challenges. Each client is regarded as a unique individual, crafted with precision and love. Sonya possesses a deep passion for helping others and often feels a genuine empathy for their pain.


Sonya achieved a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. With a longstanding dedication to service, Sonya worked as a nuclear medicine technologist for 17 years before transitioning into counseling.


Outside of professional commitments, Sonya cherishes moments with family, especially playing with the grandchildren and dogs, snow skiing, and socializing with friends. Together with her husband, they have six adult children, eight grandchildren, five dogs, and three cats. Sonya prioritizes faith, followed by family and then her career.

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