Hi! I’m Sophia
Six years ago, I began volunteering at a crisis and suicide prevention call line. This work exposed me to people going through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I was struck by how settling it was to the people I spoke to be witnessed in such a vulnerable moment. It seemed that in speaking their truth out loud, the power of the suicidal thoughts deflated. The work gave me my first inkling of the transformative nature of relationship. During this time, I dove into studying Buddhism and practicing meditation. Through my practice, I was discovering the expansive of my heart and the changing nature my mind (neuroplasticity for the neuroscience lovers). My curiosity was peeked and I decided to go into mental health work professionally.
As my education unfolded, I deepened my exploration into the affects trauma and oppression on people’s sense of self, their relationships, and view of the world. My experiences as a multicultural, Laitne, and queer person as well as the social contexts and political atmosphere drove my inquiry. I’ve learned how systems of oppression affect all people (albeit in varying ways) and how the mental health impact of oppression shows up in the same way stress, distress, and trauma do.
My journey has led me to center warmth, openness, and non-judgement (with a dash of playfulness) in my therapeutic work and trauma treatment. Working together, I support clients to tune into their beauty, courage, and strengths through contemplative and somatic approaches. My goal for each client is that they develop friendliness with all of their being, the brilliant, the loving, the funky, and the ugly.
Therapy Services
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For those seeking relief from PTSD, CPTSD, childhood wounding, sexual trauma, or oppression.
I combine Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Contemplative Psychotherapy to provide client-centered and trauma-informed care based in mindfulness approaches. Find out more
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For those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.
Contemplative Psychotherapy centers developing friendliness with oneself, cultivating present moment awareness, and reducing reactivity through mindful awareness.
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Multicultural Counseling centers how cultural, belief, religion, class, and identity shape our well-being and sense who we are in the world. It is a holistic approach that welcomes in every aspect of person and treatment is guided by the client's cultural values.
Multicultural Counseling can be especially beneficial for those who have experience stress, wounding, or trauma related to their identity.
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Taking therapy off the couch. Walk-and-talk is especially supportive who find walking, movement, and nature beneficial to well-being, resourcing, and healing.
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I offer traditional, in-person therapy at my office in Longmont, CO on Tuesday only.
I offer telehealth for clients clients residing in Colorado throughout the week.
Guiding Principles
Body
The stress-trauma continuum stores experiences in the body and nervous system. Engaging the body connects our emotional, mental, relational, social, spiritual, and physical parts.
Being
By tuning into our direct experience, we cultivate capacity to navigate overwhelm and challenge. Focusing on the present helps us confront past wounds and future worries, as they intertwine in the moment.
Befriending
Many of us are our own worst critics. Befriending yourself means meeting oursleves with warmth, openness, and clarity while recognizing flaws and strengths. It also requires an embodied understanding of power and oppression.
Belonging
Our emotional wounds affect how we see others and the world. The therapy journey is often about belonging to oneself to be in connection with others in ways that honor who we are so we may shape a satisfying life.
Therapy Rates
$130 per session, 53-minute session
In-network Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser, Medicaid (CCHA), UnitedHealth
Sliding scale rates for educators (pre-K-12), students, community organizers, non-profit workers, and others with limited income
Low-cost services ($50-70) for those who are uninsured or underinsured through Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
I’m happy to provide a superbill to help you with insurance reimbursement and out-of-network benefits