- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Sofia
Sofia Larraz is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 40 years of experience helping people navigate parenting challenges, relationship strain, addiction, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier for stressed parents and partners. Sofia keeps conversations simple and direct.
She listens first, then helps clients map small changes that can improve family interactions and reduce tension.
Background and approach
Sessions are built around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She helps people deal with anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She also supports those facing career stress, burnout, ADHD-related struggles, and identity or LGBT concerns. Sofia uses client-centered methods to draw out what matters most to a person. She also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and communication are central concerns.
These methods guide conversations about attachment, communication problems, and rebuilding trust. Working with her involves setting clear, realistic goals and trying small steps between sessions. Parents will find straightforward strategies for managing conflict, improving communication, and coping with life transitions.
Sofia aims to help people feel more in control and more connected to the people who matter to them.
What Sofia works with
Everything Sofia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sofia helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Sofia lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Sofia’s approaches translate to online therapy
Sofia uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s priorities. This approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what they want to change. It suits issues like low self-esteem, coping with stress, and parenting frustrations.She also uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and communication are the main concerns. That method concentrates on improving communication, reducing conflict cycles, and rebuilding connection. It can help people address intimacy issues, trust, and ongoing argument patterns.
Choosing the best approach happens together. Sofia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and the specific problems they want to address. She adapts methods as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, quick coping strategies, or fit into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible for parents juggling schedules and responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Sofia
What concerns does Sofia commonly help with?
She supports people facing parenting challenges, relationship and family conflict, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and stress related to life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and compassionate. She listens first, then works collaboratively to set small, practical goals clients can try between sessions.
How many years of experience does she have?
Sofia has 40 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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