- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Hawaii
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Sophia
Sophia Hoskins is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Hawaii. She brings 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Sophia writes plainly and focuses on practical steps parents can use at home.
Sophia often blends talk therapy with goal-oriented tools. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to improve connection and communication in close relationships.
Background and approach
Her background includes many years working with military communities and with people facing trauma, reintegration, and anger. That work shaped her skill at calming crisis moments and helping people rebuild routines. She also has experience supporting people through grief, addictions, and bipolar management alongside mood concerns.
In recent years Sophia developed an interest in peak performance. She has worked with athletes to improve focus, preparation, and mental routines that support training goals. This practical coaching style carries over into parenting work, with simple strategies parents can try between sessions.
Sophia offers several session formats to fit different schedules and needs. Her approach is collaborative: she helps each person set clear goals, tries straightforward techniques, and adjusts plans based on what works. Her aim is steady progress parents can feel and use every day.
What Sophia works with
Everything Sophia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sophia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Approaches Sophia lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings and attachment in close relationships. It helps people name emotions, improve how they ask for support, and reduce reactive arguing. This approach can help partners and parents who want clearer communication and more emotional closeness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence behavior. Sessions include identifying stressful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes. This method is useful for stress, anxiety, sleep trouble, and practical parenting routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and daily life, then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet and practice skills. Video calls let therapists observe interactions and coach in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick troubleshooting between sessions and ongoing reminders of new habits. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue progress from wherever someone is located.
Questions people ask about Sophia
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sophia helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting struggles. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to set goals and try concrete strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and long experience working with military populations and people affected by trauma and reintegration challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She is also available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for flexible ways to check in and continue work between meetings.
How is cost handled?
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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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