Steven Sohnle, Psy.D., ABPP, A-CBT

Steven Sohnle, Psy.D., ABPP, A-CBT, is a licensed (NJ 35SI00394000) and board-certified psychologist in Somerville, New Jersey. Specializing in evidence-based therapy for the stresses of health anxiety (excessive worry about possible illness) and diagnosed chronic conditions (e.g., GI diseases, chronic fatigue), Dr. Sohnle helps clients to live fulfilling lives amidst these challenges. Whether you found Dr. Sohnle through your medical provider, a friend, or an online or AI search, he would be happy to discuss your concerns and how he can help. ABOUT A licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist, Dr. Sohnle has extensive experience across a wide range of mental health settings, including inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient programs. He has conducted psychological evaluations, therapy, and crisis interventions with patients from their late teens through their nineties, individually and in couples, groups, and families. There isn't much in the mental health field that he hasn't encountered. PATIENT FOCUS Dr. Sohnle works with patients who have chronic medical conditions or persistent anxiety about possibly getting a serious illness (health anxiety/illness anxiety formerly known as hypochondria). He understands the frustrations that come with these conditions (pain, lack of understanding from others, frustration with the healthcare system, medical gaslighting, and endless disruptions to day-to-day and life plans). THERAPEUTIC STYLE Dr. Sohnle is experienced with and continues to learn and teach the latest evidence-based treatments, but applies them in a highly personalized and compassionate way. He develops and confirms with his clients a deep understanding of not only their condition, but their unique experience of it. QUALIFICATIONS Dr. Sohnle is board-certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and currently serves as an examiner for board certification candidates. He is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and is listed on the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. As an educator of health and mental health professionals, he is on the clinical faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He has provided clinical supervision and currently teaches graduate classes at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. Dr. Sohnle provides behavioral health consultations and clinical supervision for the integrated care program at Rutgers Student Health. He has published research and presented symposia at national conferences, including the American Psychological Association's annual convention. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Dr. Sohnle holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He completed an internship in clinical psychology and a postdoctoral fellowship in geropsychology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He has served in a number of leadership roles, including Principal Investigator/Administrator for the COPSA Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Now Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences), and Director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services for Rutgers-New Brunswick. INSURANCE While Dr. Sohnle is not an in-network provider, most private health insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits that cover a substantial portion of fees (typically 50%-80% after any deductibles). Please call or text 732-301-4102 with questions about fees and using your insurance. SCHEDULING Contacting a therapist for the first time can feel daunting, but Dr. Sohnle will put you at ease. The first step is a brief call (fifteen minutes, no fee, no pressure) so he can learn about your needs and you can learn about his practice. He meets with patients in person and via telemedicine (NJ only). Call or text 732-301-4102 with questions.