Supervisor: Cheri McDonald, PhD, LMFT #27359
Sophie is a trauma-informed therapist who creates a calm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with hope and healing.
Sophie works with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She provides a compassionate space where clients can process difficult experiences, regulate their nervous system, and develop practical tools for emotional well-being.
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, helping clients better understand the connection between mind and body while building skills for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change.
Sophie integrates neuroscience-informed principles with holistic and evidence-based therapies. Her work supports healing through a balanced understanding of emotional, relational, and physical well-being.
Her therapeutic work integrates:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care
Sophie works collaboratively with clients to identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and support lasting personal growth.
Sophie holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Medical Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary, where she also completed certification in Medical Family Therapy.
As a certified Medical Family Therapist (MedFT), Sophie supports individuals and families coping with medical conditions and health-related stress. She works with clients navigating cancer diagnoses, infertility and reproductive challenges, pregnancy loss, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury.
Her work is grounded in a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework, recognizing that medical challenges impact emotional health, relationships, identity, and spiritual meaning.
Coming from a large military and first-responder family, Sophie brings deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those who serve.
She works with veterans—including combat-experienced veterans—and first responders coping with:
• PTSD
• Anxiety and depression
• Moral injury
• Reintegration challenges
• Relationship strain
• Occupational burnout
Her work supports post-traumatic growth, helping clients move from survival toward renewed purpose, resilience, and connection.
Sophie earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with specialization in Medical Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary.
She also holds a Master’s degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Earlier in her career, Sophie worked as a high school psychotherapist in Los Angeles, supporting teens navigating academic pressure, social stress, unplanned pregnancy, substance use, acculturation challenges, and family difficulties.
Her background as a holistic wellness coach also informs her integrative approach to mental health and overall well-being.
Sophie’s warm, calm, and empathetic presence creates a safe space for clients to explore challenges and reconnect with their inner strengths. She welcomes integrating mindfulness, meditation, faith, and mind-body awareness into therapy when aligned with a client’s values.
Outside of the therapy room, Sophie enjoys spending time with family and friends, horseback riding, and hiking—activities that help her stay grounded and connected to nature.
Sophie provides in-person therapy in Pasadena and virtual sessions throughout California.
Sophie is currently accepting new clients.
To schedule an appointment, please contact info@aplace2turn.com.
Sophie works with adolescents, adults, and families. She supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
Yes. Sophie is a trauma-informed therapist who approaches healing with safety, compassion, and empowerment. She has extensive experience supporting veterans, first responders, and others impacted by trauma, including PTSD and military sexual trauma (MST).
Yes. Sophie previously served as an on-site high school psychotherapist in Los Angeles, supporting students navigating academic pressure, family challenges, social stress, and life transitions.
Yes. As a certified Medical Family Therapist (MedFT), Sophie supports individuals and families coping with medical diagnoses, chronic illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, and other health-related stressors.
Sophie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Yes. Sophie provides in-person sessions in Pasadena and virtual therapy throughout California.
Your first session is an opportunity to share what brings you to therapy, begin building rapport, and explore goals for treatment. Sophie will work collaboratively with you to create a plan that feels supportive and aligned with your needs.
To schedule a session, please contact info@aplace2turn.com.
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