Sonia Saberhagen, LCSW, joins the NAC team with over 15 years of experience in behavioral healthcare in Arizona. Sonia earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology online from the New York Institute of Technology and Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 2010. She spent the first 11 years of her career serving as Clinical Director, Director of Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Compliance, and Director of Utilization Management in private in-patient behavioral health hospitals. Following that she worked in outpatient settings as VP of Clinical Services and Chief Clinical Officer with a focus on providing service to those with substance abuse and mental health disorders, and those involved with the justice system. Sonia has trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help clients manage the impact of trauma. She is passionate about providing comprehensive, quality, and patient-centered care to those whose mental health and substance abuse challenges are impacting their lives and relationships.
Sonia was raised on a small apple orchard in central Washington State but has made Arizona home since 1991. She is the proud mom of 3 grown boys and enjoys reading, spending time with her significant other and with family and friends.