You Don't Have to Figure It All Out
Alone
Our Mission
At Soul Path Therapy LCSW PLLC, our mission is to provide exceptional, client-centered mental health care that promotes healing, personal growth, and emotional well-being. We are committed to creating a therapeutic environment where every individual feels safe, respected, valued, and empowered to explore their inner experiences. Through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices, we support clients in building resilience, strengthening coping strategies, and navigating life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-awareness. We believe that high-quality clinical care requires professional expertise, ethical integrity, compassion, and a commitment to lifelong learning. As a practice, we uphold the highest standards of care, foster collaboration across our clinical and administrative teams, and ensure that each client receives individualized treatment grounded in best practices and genuine human connection.
Soul Path Therapy is equally dedicated to eliminating barriers to mental health services by offering accessible, inclusive, and HIPAA-compliant telehealth care. Our mission extends to cultivating a supportive, growth-oriented workplace where cultural humility, clinician well-being, and dedication to client care are central to the practice culture. Together, we strive to deliver meaningful, transformative, and ethically grounded mental health services across the diverse communities we serve.
Our Core
Values
At Soul Path Therapy, we are committed to providing compassionate, ethical, evidence-based, and inclusive care. We honor each client with empathy and cultural sensitivity, uphold the highest professional and legal standards, and ground our work in proven therapeutic models supported by ongoing learning. Our team embraces cultural humility and welcomes the diverse identities and experiences of every individual we serve. We believe healing is strengthened through connection, which is why collaboration, open communication, and mutual support are central to our practice. Together, these values guide our mission to deliver high-quality, responsive, and meaningful care to our clients and community.
Inclusivity and Cultural Awareness
Compassion is at the heart of everything we do. Each client is met with empathy, respect, and understanding, ensuring a safe space where healing can begin without judgment. Our commitment to inclusivity and cultural awareness means recognizing the richness of every background, identity, and life experience. We believe that equitable and culturally responsive care is essential to effective therapy.
Empowerment
We believe every person holds the innate ability to rise, heal, and transform. Our therapeutic approach centers on helping you reconnect with that inner strength—especially during moments when it feels distant or forgotten. Through collaborative guidance, reflective dialogue, and practical tools, we support you in rebuilding self-trust, strengthening your emotional resilience, and rediscovering your sense of purpose.
Our goal is to help you walk your path with confidence, clarity, and a renewed connection to who you are becoming.
Collaborative Partnership
We approach therapy as a collaborative partnership, where progress is built together through shared goals, consistent communication, and measurable growth. Every client’s journey is unique, and we tailor each plan to align with both evidence-based practices and the client’s individual strengths. Integrity defines our professional standard from maintaining strict confidentiality to operating with honesty, transparency, and respect in every interaction.
Continuous Growth and Learning
At Soul Path Therapy, we believe in growing together. We encourage every team member to keep learning, expanding their skills, and strengthening their confidence. Growth means staying open to new ideas, embracing challenges as learning opportunities, and continuing to develop both personally and professionally. As you grow, our practice grows. We are committed to supporting your development so you can thrive in your role and provide the highest level of care to our clients.
Meet the
Team
Sonja Roberts-Nelson, LCSWR, CSAC-T
Founder and Clinical Director
At the heart of my work is a simple but profound belief: healing becomes possible when you feel safe, seen, and supported. As the Founder of Soul Path Therapy, my mission is to create a therapeutic space where clients can rediscover their inner strength, honor their emotional truth, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, empowered, and aligned with their purpose.
My therapeutic philosophy centers on collaboration. You bring your lived experiences, insight, and resilience, while I bring clinical expertise, compassion, and a culturally responsive perspective. Together, we build a meaningful and restorative path forward. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I integrate a holistic and evidence-based approach that weaves together Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Grief Therapy, DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness practices, and strength-based, trauma-informed interventions. This blended method allows me to tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs while supporting deep emotional healing and sustainable behavioral change.
I believe in empowering clients through clarity, helping them recognize patterns, strengthen internal resources, and build the confidence needed to move toward meaningful change. I emphasize healing through understanding, exploring emotions, thoughts, and past experiences with compassion to foster insight and emotional freedom. I also hold space for grief and emotional restoration, acknowledging the layered process of loss and transition while gently guiding clients toward healing, connection, and personal growth.
My work is grounded in offering practical tools that support real-life functioning. This includes coping strategies, grounding skills, emotional regulation techniques, and communication approaches that clients can use daily to create stability and balance. Most importantly, I strive to cultivate a culturally affirming, safe therapeutic environment where every individual feels respected, validated, and understood.
As a clinician and founder, my goal is to help you restore balance, deepen self-awareness, and walk confidently along your soul path as you move toward healing and transformation.
Cheryl Harmon-Gessel, LMSW
Supervised Clinician/Therapist
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. With over 13 years of experience, I am committed to helping individuals like you rediscover balance, build resilience, and gain the tools needed to thrive. I believe that healing is a deeply personal journey, and everyone’s path to well-being looks different. My therapeutic style is grounded in both Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also believe in utilizing a holistic approach in therapy, meaning I take into account your emotional, mental, physical, and social well-being. I will work collaboratively with you to address your concerns, offering evidence-based strategies while also recognizing the importance of your individual strengths, values, and experiences.
My Philosophy is I will meet you where you are, not where you think you should be. My approach is person-centered, which means I listen to your unique story, validate your experiences, and empower you to take control of your healing process. Together, we will work on identifying and building the skills necessary to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.