Dr. Sonyia Richardson is a nationally recognized speaker, clinician, and thought leader who helps high-achieving individuals and organizations move beyond barriers and step boldly into healing, growth, and purpose. With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of mental health, leadership, and wellness, she brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, cultural insight, and presence that resonates with discerning audiences.

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Dr. Richardson is a faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding appointments in the School of Social Work and the School of Medicine within the Department of Psychiatry. In these roles, she contributes to interdisciplinary training, research, and clinical scholarship focused on mental health access, equity, and innovative approaches to care. Her academic work informs her practice—ensuring that every service she delivers is grounded in evidence, ethics, and real-world impact.

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In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Richardson provides concierge counseling and executive coaching services to high-profile clients, including executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, celebrities, and influencers who operate in high-pressure, high-visibility environments. Her work is defined by discretion, excellence, and depth—supporting clients as they navigate leadership stress, burnout, identity, purpose, and life transitions while protecting both their privacy and performance. Clients seek her out for an experience that is personal, strategic, and transformational.

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She is the author of Experiencing Greater: An Intimate Journey with God, a powerful guide offering 31 transformative lessons to dismantle internal and spiritual roadblocks and cultivate alignment, clarity, and faith. Whether in private sessions, on stage, or on the page, Dr. Richardson’s voice challenges individuals to move beyond survival and into intentional, values-driven living.

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Dr. Richardson is the founder and CEO of Another Level Counseling and Consultation, where she has led a thriving practice for over 16 years, providing clinical services, executive coaching, corporate wellness programming, and national and international consultation. Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, universities, faith communities, and mission-driven organizations—always blending clinical rigor with cultural relevance and authenticity.

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A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Richardson has delivered messages at national conferences, leadership summits, university symposiums, and private executive gatherings. Her message is clear and compelling: healing is strategic, wellness is leadership, and transformation is not optional—it’s essential.