Hard things can get easier.

Wounds can heal.

Habits can change.

Old patterns can soften.

Automatic reactions can be rewired.

Relationships can repair and deepen.

You can feel more peace inside.

You can learn to love who you are.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

Hard things can get easier.

Wounds can heal.

Habits can change.

Old patterns can soften.

Automatic reactions can be rewired.

Relationships can repair and deepen.

You can feel more peace inside.

You can learn to love who you are.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

Hard things can get easier.

Wounds can heal.

Habits can change.

Old patterns can soften.

Automatic reactions can be rewired.

Relationships can repair and deepen.

You can feel more peace inside.

You can learn to love who you are.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

One-on-one sessions are my most personalized offering. They bring together the depth of therapy with the practical tools and forward momentum of coaching. It’s a space to make sense of what you’re feeling, explore what’s getting in the way, and move toward the kind of life you truly want.

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Let's Get Started

WHAT WORKING TOGETHER LOOKS LIKE

Every session is a 55-minute space devoted fully to you.

We slow down and turn inward. Together, we explore what’s been shaping your reactions, your relationships, and your sense of self.

We welcome what’s here: the thoughts, feelings, inner voices, longings. Not to fix them, but to understand and honor what they’re trying to tell you.

And from that understanding, the patterns that keep you stuck can begin to soften and things begin to shift.

The nesting dolls you see here represent something central to my one-on-one work: the understanding that we are made up of many inner parts.

Some parts carry pain. Some protect us. Some learned to adapt a long time ago.

None of them are wrong. And none of them need to be fixed or pushed away.

In our work, we take the time to understand these parts… because as understanding grows, so does self-connection. And healing naturally happens from the inside out.

A set of six Russian nesting dolls, decreasing in size from left to right, arranged on a round wooden table with a light background.

OUR WORK TOGETHER MAY INCLUDE:

• Parts work (IFS-informed)
• Mindfulness-based and nervous system regulation tools
• Somatic awareness
• Reflective prompts and practical strategies
• Honest, human-to-human conversation

This isn’t a quick-fix kind of work. It’s a meaningful process that makes real change possible over time.

Sessions are available via Zoom, phone, or in person for individuals or for two people seeking support in their relationship (couples, family members, or close friends).

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Let's Begin

A FEW COMMON STARTING POINTS

No two people are the same, and no two journeys look exactly alike.

But over time, I’ve noticed common themes in what brings people to this work. Here are a few ways we might begin; and if none of them quite fit, we start with whatever is real for you now.

Soften Your Inner Critic

If you’re struggling with self-doubt, harsh inner voices, or the pressure to always get it “right.”

Learn to Like (and Love) Yourself

If you're tired of being your own worst critic and want to build a more kind and loving relationship with yourself.

Navigate Difficult Relationships

For when tension, unmet needs, or patterns in your relationships leave you feeling lost, resentful, or unsure what to do next.

Heal from Heartbreak or Loss

If you're navigating the pain of a breakup, a relationship shift, or unmet hopes, whether recent or from a long time ago.

Manage Your Feelings

For navigating big feelings, sensitive nervous systems, or the weight of trying to hold it all together, especially if you've ever been told you're "too much" or felt like you're not enough.

Build Self-Trust

If you want to feel more grounded in yourself and more able to stay connected to your truth, even in the face of doubt, pressure, or uncertainty

Reconnect with Yourself

For when you feel off, stuck, or disconnected from who you really are.

Ease Anxiety and Worry

For when your mind won't stop spinning, and you want to feel calmer, clearer, and more at peace.

Stop Getting in Your Own Way

If you're ready to break patterns of self-sabotage and start showing up for what really matters to you.

Get Clear on Your Decisions and Direction

For when you're unsure how you feel or afraid to make the "wrong" choice and you want to move forward with your decisions with more clarity and confidence.

Whatever brings you here, there’s space for all of it – and support to meet you exactly where you are.

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Why I Do This Work

I know what it’s like to look for happiness in all the expected places and still feel like something’s missing. I also know what it’s like to build a life that feels rooted, meaningful, and real over time.

My work is grounded in both psychology and my own lived experience, and guided by the belief that real healing and happiness are possible for all of us, no matter where we’re starting from.

In Their Words

  • "At the beginning of my session with Dr Sophia, I felt a bit nervous because I had never done this type of therapy before. I also felt hopeful that, with her expertise, healing might be possible.

    Our time together more than met my expectations. Even after just one session, I experienced real comfort around some long-time hurts and saw the potential for genuine healing and happiness through this work.

    Dr. Sophia herself overflows with compassion and kindness. She puts you at ease and demonstrates authentic care with a complete absence of any judgment."

    — Rich M., Arkansas

  • "Before I started working with Sophia, I was in a difficult place mentally and dealing with several health issues. I knew I wanted things to change, but I lacked the support, accountability, and guidance to make that healing happen.

    In Sophia, I found a kind, resourceful, and exceptional listener. She offered unconditional support and deep understanding, no matter what I brought into our sessions.

    Through her guidance, I learned to embrace all of my emotional experiences and welcome every part of myself – a transformative and invaluable skill I continue to use as I grow."

    —Noon M., Bangkok, Thailand

  • "What brought me to Dr. Sophia was finding myself stuck in several important relationships, even after years of reading self-help literature and seeking advice from other sources.

    What I found with her was someone who deeply listened, acknowledged my concerns and helped me recognize roadblocks. Through IFS techniques, I began to explore the roots of my feelings and behaviors.

    During that process, I grew to know myself better, appreciate my strengths, and gain tools to work on weaknesses. I then felt ready to take the next step forward in healing my relationship with myself and others. Dr. Sophia is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring psychologist who has a gift for helping people find peace and happiness in their lives."

    —Rochelle W., Idaho

  • "When I came to Dr Sophia, I was stuck in cycles of emotion that I couldn’t understand, that felt uncontrollable, and that were impacting my happiness and ability to be present in my relationship.

    She helped me identify feelings, give space to them, recognize my negative thought loops, learn what my needs and boundaries were, and communicate them with more ease and acceptance.

    With each passing session, I went from feeling a lot of repressed anger, pain, and confusion to being able to interrupt painful thought patterns. I look forward to continuing this work, and have referred Dr Sophia to numerous friends."

    —Jana C., California

  • "Sophia knows exactly when to listen and when to guide. She has this incredible gift- being able to sit with you, gently and compassionately, while also offering wisdom that feels spot-on. She helped me name what I was feeling, understand where it was coming from, and respond in a way that finally felt empowering."

    —Jennifer D., Illinois

  • "Dr. Sophia exudes warmth, compassion, and unconditional love. She’s a special woman. You can feel how much she truly cares, and she holds space with such insight and grace. I felt seen and supported every step of the way."

    — Randie M., California

  • "Dr. Sophia is the only person I can laugh with right after crying."

    — Ron A., Idaho

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