Sonya Heckler Cheyne completed her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Regent University. She has practiced clinical counseling since 2001 as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and is an LPC-Supervisor and National Certified Counselor. Introduced to Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy at the age of 19 by Dr. Robert Barnes, she continued advancing her knowledge and skills with the Viktor Frankl International Institute of Logotherapy earning the Diplomate Clinician in Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy credential.

            An Associate Professor in the CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Liberty University, Dr. Heckler Cheyne is an international presenter and works with professionals and students worldwide. She has presented at the Vienna Medical Society in Austria, the American Counseling Association, and the Southern Association of Counselor Educator and Supervisors. She is co-owner of LogoVita, a logotherapy inspired company providing counseling and other services throughout Texas. Additionally, she has owned and operated a private counseling practice since 2001; Solution Concepts, Inc. since 2005; and has had joint business ventures in counseling, neurofeedback, and serving youth and families.

            In addition to serving on the International Board of Directors of the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, Dr. Heckler Cheyne is Board Chair of the Andrews Adult and English Second Language Literacy Center, past Board of Directors for the Andrews Downtown Lion’s Club, serves on numerous academic committees, is a member of Chi Sigma Iota and a CSI Chapter Faculty Advisor for Liberty University’s Rho Eta Sigma Chapter.

            Dr. Heckler Cheyne enjoys teaching logotherapy to students, professionals, and colleagues, clients and community members. She endeavors to lead others to the profound work of Viktor Frankl and believes logotherapy is particularly relevant in today’s world