Tonya Sorenson

Prairie St John's - Tonya Sorenson

Prairie St John's - Tonya Sorenson

Licensed Addictions Counselor

Tonya Sorenson has more than ten years experience in the field of addictions. Past experiences have included extended care for adolescents, a women’s halfway house and Mayo Clinic’s outpatient addictions services in Rochester, Minnesota. “My philosophy has always been to utilize a client-centered approach, allowing each client to have their own journey. I feel honored and privileged to be part of each individual’s unique experience.” When not at Prairie, Tonya enjoys travel, reading and time with family and friends.

Special Clinical Interests

  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Self-Esteem
  • Children of Alcoholics
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Supportive Psychotherapy
  • Abstinence Philosophy

    • Education

    • Master’s Degree: Addiction Psychology
      Capella University
      Minneapolis, MN
    • Bachelor’s Degree: Sociology / Psychology
      North Dakota State University
      Fargo, ND
    • Practical Nursing: Rochester Community
      & Technical College
      Rochester, MN

    Licensure

    • MN Board of Behavioral Health, LADC
    • ND State Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners