My work has focused on families, and I love helping clients work through areas of conflict, misunderstanding, stress, and anger and arriving at improved communication, and a more confident sense of self and appreciation of their own abilities to make change and solve problems that arise. As a home-based family therapist, I worked with a wide variety of clients and their issues. I became more of a "jack of all trades" than an expert in a particular method of therapy. For me, that has meant being responsive to and learning about many different issues clients face, and utilizing a variety of approaches.
My strengths as a therapist are in my ability to listen, and to help uncover patterns of thought and behavior that have not worked well for clients, and to encourage them to try different approaches. A core belief of mine is that the client knows him/her/themself best, and has the capacity to problem solve. I don't "fix" people, I accompany them on their journey for a time, and offer support, guidance and insight as clients tell their stories. My role is to hold up a mirror and shed light on the dynamics and situations that clients bring into therapy. My approach is warm and direct. I appreciate the value of a sense of humor, while respecting the seriousness of client concerns. I am in my mid-seventies - a good euphemism for that is, "I'm a 'seasoned' clinician"!
I went to social work school when my youngest child went to college. Prior to that I worked in a street ministry for urban homeless people; work that I loved, but also found grueling over time. As the parent of five children, and with a strong family life and focus, I found family work to be both a good fit and very rewarding. I have Certificates in Trauma-Informed Therapy, and in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Attachment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing are other areas of interest and were part of my advanced studies. Recently, I co-facilitated a support group for four years, focused initially on the needs of in-home family caregivers dealing with the ill-health of a partner or aging parent, then shifting to coping with parental relationships with adult children suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse that prevented them from functioning well in the wider world without ongoing parental support.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 114838
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Sophie is very patient and understanding. She also has a good sense of humor. I highly recommender her, I find our sessions very helpful.
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Sophronia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Sophronia has a way of helping me look at things thru a different lens, and often that different perspective is exactly what I need to figure things out. She is kind, considerate and sensitive to what I’m feeling but she’s also direct when needed. And her great sense of humor helps lighten up dark days. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Sophronia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Sophronia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sophronia was great to work with! She is an awesome listener that gives useful, insightful advice. I felt better about the issues I am dealing with after a few sessions with her. Thank you, Sophronia!
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Sophronia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Sophronia is an accepting listener, who offers non-judgmental support and advice that reflects her wisdom and experience. I feel fortunate to have been paired with her!
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Sophronia for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes