Sonya has been a behavioral therapist for our healthy lifestyle program Let’s Get Healthy! for the past 10 years. She has been a valuable asset to the program. Her easy-going personality and transparency have made it easy for both parents and kids to connect with her for counseling and support. Her commitment to helping young people become the best version of themselves is evident in the relationships she develops throughout the program. In addition to providing behavioral support for the kids involved with the program she has also taught classes about staying motivated, body image, goal setting and many other valuable topics. She has consistently received excellent reviews from parents and children. We look forward to her continued participation in the program.

For as long as I can remember, Sonya loved and mentored me as if I was her own daughter. I’ve received academic, professional, physical and emotional support from her. She helped to instill in me the value of hard work by providing guidance on my academics and professional path during high school and college. She also emphasized the need for faith in my life by taking me to church. Nonetheless, there was no shortage of fun when we were together - she exposed me to exciting activities like holiday carnivals, parades, and spa-day activities. Additionally, she taught me the importance of a healthy and balanced lifestyle by going to the gym with me and trying new foods. I am incredibly thankful for the impact she has had on my life!

Sonya is an exceptionally hard-working woman. She has dedicated herself as a therapist— one who intentionally seeks to enrich the lives of others through her work. I have witnessed firsthand her passion for bringing awareness to women’s issues that need to be addressed. With remarkable contributions made as a speaker and with her selflessness exhibited as a sponsor for youth and teen-focused events, she has showcased her ability to be an inspiring leader who cares about the success of future generations. She has an impressive resume of academic accomplishments, yet she is diligent in her quest to bless others. Even though she has faced many hardships in her life, she is a kind, compassionate, sensitive, insightful, and perceptive individual. Sonya is a strong person who has a clear sense of direction and purpose. With her confidence and determination, she will bring the same support, hard work, and insight to the LTAI community.

When I look back on being a young girl and the frequent time I spent with Sonya (whom I now call Auntie), those moments contributed to the building blocks for my handling of everyday life, like valuing my abilities and loving myself. We would do lots of creative fun activities like baking and play games. Today, I have lifelong sisterly friendships that started from spending time with Aunt Sonya and other girls of all ages.

Sonya Marshall is a great mentor. I count myself lucky to have worked with her and would recommend her to any youth. Her feedback is invaluable, honest and to the point. She has mentored my grandson in a program called Let’s Get Healthy. It is always a pleasure working with Sonya as a mentor and she manages to make you feel supported. She is also nurturing and always offering encouragement. My Grandson has a comprehension problem in which he sometimes has a hard time understanding some things. This is where Sonya helped him stay focused and on track in his career through advice, skills development, networking, and so on. She will guide you without judgement, she will teach you lessons from your own mistakes. Sonya is an excellent mentor. Thank You Sonya!

Sonya has been an awesome and wonderful mentor to me starting when I was just a youth all the way until now. We’ve always had a close bond. One of the greatest lessons that I’ve learned from Sonya has been to always follow your dreams and never let anyone tell you what you can’t do. This saying has stuck with me throughout life and something I live by every day. Growing up I had the chance to really see what it is to have a mentor in your life. I was able to learn so much from Sonya as my mentor and being able to share so many different dreams and aspirations in life that I wanted to accomplish. Sonya has been there every step of the way through all my accomplishments to now watching me grow using the principles that she has instilled within me. Thank you, Sonya, for always being a wonderful mentor to me and showing me that dreams do come true as long as we work for them!

Sonya Marshall has been an amazing asset to my businesses over the past 5+ years. From providing Workshops to mentoring, her persistence to connect with our youth has been so refreshing and inspiring. Her transparency and authenticity truly resonates with youth and she is able to organically connect with them. I would recommend Sonya and her mentoring services to any youth who are looking to grow and become the best version of themselves.

Sonya is an outstanding therapist and mentor. She is passionate about helping others and brilliant at her craft. Her unique combination of analytical and emotional counseling is impeccable. Through her services, she has personally guided my teenager through some of today’s most challenging times. Her attentiveness, compassion, and easy accessibility to talk to made him feel comfortable. I am pleased to witness my son using the tools Sonya provided to regain his self-confidence. I would highly recommend Sonya to anyone; she is absolutely phenomenal!

When I was a young girl, I developed a gift/passion for hair. Sonya has believed in me since the day she found out about my passion. My mom created a space in our basement for me to service clients and Sonya gifted me a salon chair! From that day forward she has continued to support me. Years later from high school to my young adult years, I have my own private salon suite and Sonya still supports me. Sonya touches so many lives in a positive way. I’m so happy that she is a part of my story.