Soph is a warmhearted, compassion based counselor with a strong belief in the healing power of connection. Soph specializes in the treatment of trauma and the impact it has on our capacity to authentically connect to both ourselves and others.

Soph’s approach is holistic and personalized to each individual’s needs. They believe in the importance of combining both “top-down” and “bottom-up” approaches to trauma healing. Top-down therapy starts in the mind; it helps individuals make sense of their experiences, core beliefs, and reframe their perspectives. Bottom-up therapy starts in the body; it provides a somatic, nervous system based approach to emotion regulation and releasing trauma from the body.

Soph holds a BA in psychology from Georgetown University, an MA in education from Johns Hopkins University, and is completing their MA in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo.

Soph works with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. They have served both children and adults navigating the impacts of post traumatic stress disorder, complex post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorder, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, Soph is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and has significant experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. 

Soph is excited to connect with you, learn more about you, and support you as you move through the different seasons of your one wild and precious life.