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Sonia Brill, LCSW, is a New York–based psychotherapist and owner of a boutique private practice in New York City. Her work focuses on complex interpersonal dynamics, anxiety, and major depression. She brings over twenty years of clinical experience working with adults and professionals, including psychiatric emergency services, long-term private practice, and advanced training in family systems. Her work has been recognized by Women’s Health Magazine for expertise in narcissistic relationship dynamics, and she has been published on Dr. Deepak Chopra’s wellbeing platform. She is trained in psychodynamic and dialectical approaches to psychotherapy and continues to support early-career therapists and graduate students through consultation and mentorship.

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Experience
Over 20 years counseling adults and professionals

Specialization
Complex interpersonal dynamics
Anxiety
Major depression

Education and Training
Urban Institute for Families and Family Therapy, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Post-master’s training, headed by Dr. Evan Imber-Black
New York University, MSW
Pace University, BA in Psychology

Licensure
New York
New Jersey

Publications and Media
Appeared in Women’s Health Magazine
Appeared in the Presence App
Appeared in Chopra Global Magazine
Former contributing writer for Dr. Deepak Chopra’s Chopra Magazine

Academic and Professional Leadership
New York University Board, Former Women’s Initiative Member

Community Education
Community educator on mental health topics, including resilience, mindfulness, and meditation