About Sophia
Works with: Youth (12+), Adults
Session Types: Individuals
Sophia has a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her studies in social work give her the orientation of understanding how systems and relationships affect people and how people affect systems. Her psychology background has given her an understanding of how neurological factors and different kinds of relationships and their dynamics interplay with these systems, and her study in anthropology has shaped the way she understands the role of culture, spirituality, language, and meaning-making in how people understand themselves and their experiences. Sophia brings a range of lived experiences and perspectives that allow her to connect genuinely with people from many walks of life.
Sophia's approach is trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based -- oriented toward helping clients unlock what is already within them beneath layers of conditioning, defenses, and survival mechanisms. She sees her role as a guide shining a light on the path, walking alongside clients until they find that connection within themselves. Sophia believes a safe therapeutic relationship built on earned trust is the foundation of meaningful change, and she works to establish and sustain authentic safety and attunement throughout the therapeutic process. She currently draws on Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring her work to the unique needs and goals of each individual. Sophia is a Reiki practitioner and brings an openness to the many dimensions of human experience. No matter what a client’s belief system and orientation, Sophia can find the common language for understanding. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, Sophia is committed to working collaboratively with clients to understand and address the root causes of their struggles -- and to discovering the growth and transformation that can emerge through them.
Sophia holds a strong belief that much of what people experience as personal failing is often the result of simply not having had the opportunity to learn the skills needed to navigate life's challenges. With a natural teaching orientation, she works with clients to build practical, transferable skills they can take home and apply across many areas of their lives. An avid learner herself, Sophia is constantly expanding her clinical toolbox and has a particular gift for drawing unexpected connections across disciplines -- bringing fresh and often surprising insights into the therapeutic space.
Sophia works with individuals aged 12 and up navigating deep personal change, trauma and complex PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, neurodiversity, or avoidance and feeling stuck. Sophia has a particular interest in working with Indigenous clients and brings both cultural awareness and personal understanding to this work. She is drawn to supporting clients who are moving through significant challenge or who have felt unseen or underserved by conventional approaches to care.
Outside of her clinical work, Sophia can be found outdoors, reading, exploring spiritual and philosophical traditions, or spending time with her adult children.
Areas of Focus Include:
- Trauma & Complex PTSD
- Post-Traumatic Growth
- Relational Issues
- Grief & Loss
- Anxiety & Depression
- Life Transitions
- Neurodiversity
- Skill Building & Personal Growth
- Spiritual & Existential Concerns
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