- Addictions
- Relationships
- Life purpose
About Sophie
Sophie Juola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She sees adults and teens and works with concerns such as addiction, relationships, low self-esteem, career changes, and depression. Sophie also addresses related issues like body image, communication problems, dissociation, and life purpose.
Sophie uses a person-centered, collaborative approach. She blends evidence-based methods with trauma-focused practices. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on clear goals. Sophie asks clients about how they prefer sessions to be structured and invites regular feedback.
In practical terms, Sophie helps people talk through what feels stuck and identify small, concrete steps forward. Conversations can include looking at patterns in relationships, coping strategies for cravings or compulsive behaviors, and ways to manage shame or isolation. She also supports people wrestling with money worries, work stress, or questions about what matters next in life.
Her work often focuses on skills that can be used between sessions. That might mean practicing communication techniques, experimenting with new routines, or noticing triggers and responses. Sophie aims for straightforward collaboration rather than lengthy theory discussions.
People seeking help typically start by describing the problems that brought them in. From there Sophie and the client shape goals and a plan. She encourages open feedback so the therapy stays aligned with what the person actually needs.
Evidence-based methods and online sessions
Sophie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-focused practices. Evidence-based approaches focus on practical strategies and skills you can use day to day, such as exercises to manage cravings, reduce depressive symptoms, or improve communication. Trauma-focused work addresses the effects of past distress and helps people notice patterns that continue to cause problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about session structure and asks for feedback so the approach can be adjusted as needs evolve. For session logistics, confirm the current online formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to attend from familiar surroundings and choose camera-off options if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals and therapists often work with clients to find practical arrangements that match daily life and commitments.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
Sophie works with addiction, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and depression. She also supports people with body image, communication problems, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative approach that blends evidence-based and trauma-focused methods. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on achievable goals.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of clinical experience working with teens and adults on issues like substance use, relationship conflict, and work-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.