As the Clinical Director of The Solution Space, I oversee our team of pre-licensed therapists. Pre-licensed therapists have completed their Master’s degree in counseling or social work and are working toward full licensure by gaining supervised clinical experience. They are qualified to provide therapy while under supervision of a licensed professional like myself.
While you’ll be working directly with your therapist, insurance claims are processed under my credentials as the supervising licensed clinician. This is a standard arrangement approved by insurance companies like United Healthcare and Aetna, who have specifically credentialed our practice under my name, Dr. Hellman, for this purpose.
Our pre-licensed therapists receive regular supervision and guidance from me to ensure you receive the highest-quality care. This model allows us to provide more accessible mental health services while maintaining excellent clinical standards.
Dr. Sonja Hellman is the Clinical Director at The Solution Space in Lafayette, Colorado. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, she has held roles as a clinician, post-doctorate researcher, and Assistant Professor, developing a broad understanding of various therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Hellman also teaches techniques nationwide and serves as the lead researcher on a University of Colorado, Boulder project exploring RRT’s efficacy with survivors of sexual assault. Currently, she focuses on supervising and mentoring the clinic’s team of therapists, ensuring the highest standards of care for clients. While not seeing new clients herself, she closely supervises the clinic’s mission of fostering healing and thriving within the community.
