Short term, solution focused psychotherapy and EMDR
Solutions
Sophia has consulted for the Juvenile Drug Court in Marin County and provided treatment for teens on probation and their families. She lectures on teen behaviors, provides family restructuring, coaches parents and educators about the most effective ways to support and understand teens and demystifies the developmental aspects that are part of the separation and individuation process that are often pegged as “acting out” behaviors, but are, in fact, necessary in order for teens to successfully launch into young adulthood.
Sophia provides effective problem solving for couples struggling with intimacy, communication and relationship issues. She uses Imago Therapy along with other modalities to help them deepen their understanding of both self and other and supports them as they begin to identify the unconscious factors and emotional dynamics often replayed from childhood in their choice of mate. This allows for a deep appreciation and recognition of the others’ true value and provides a solid foundation on which to reconfigure and build a new and more authentic relationship.
Individuals
Sophia recognizes that all problems have solutions that are not always apparent in the moment of pain, upset, crisis, conflict or confusion. She gently supports and guides her clients as they develop greater insight and self-awareness. This allows for the heart of the problem to make itself known. Once the core issue is revealed, solutions can be uncovered, healing can begin and effective action planning will take place, leaving the client with a greater appreciation for self and a stronger voice in the world.
EMDR
For over a decade EMDR has been known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It involves non-invasive, bi-lateral brain stimulation that allows the client to move more quickly through trauma, phobias, and critical incidents. Sophia, a certified EMDR provider, often uses EMDR as an adjunctive process to psychotherapy with her clients. For further information you can Google EMDR or ask Sophia about this in your therapy.
DBT
Sophia has been trained by Marsha Linehan in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This is a protocol used in working with Borderline clients, found to be highly effective in helping them regulate emotions.
The primary work of DBT is to teach distress tolerance skills. This is done by educating the client about what is going on developmentally and internally. The client is then able to increase self-awareness, reduce impulsivity and regulate emotions. Clients report increased mastery in managing anger, depression and reactivity; feeling happier and more in control of their life.
For more information on DBT, Google Marsha Linehan or ask Sophia about this in your therapy.
Supervision/Consultation
Sophia provides individual and group supervision to MFT Interns collecting hours towards their state licensure. Sophia provides individual and group consultations for MFT’s. To receive further information contact her directly