- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Trauma aware
About Sophie
Sophie Paquette is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction concerns. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, family and parenting pressures, and life changes. Sophie lists adoption and foster care among her focused areas and can talk through related challenges. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sophie uses straightforward conversation to identify strengths and small steps forward. She listens closely, then suggests practical changes people can try between sessions. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at building confidence and coping skills.
Over nine years of experience inform how she structures sessions and sets goals. Sophie often uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns of thought and behavior. She combines that with client-centered listening so the person’s priorities guide the work.
When trauma or abuse is a concern, Sophie draws on trauma-focused methods to help stabilize symptoms and plan safe next steps. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term, achievable goals that fit daily life. The mix of approaches keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented.
People who want clear, actionable steps and steady support may find her style helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sophie aims to help people build skills that make stressful situations easier to handle over time.
Approaches used in online therapy and how they help
Sophie commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the person lead the conversation so goals come from their priorities. It helps when someone needs an accepting space to sort out feelings and values.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. Sophie collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She may blend approaches so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking. The practical benefit of remote sessions is that they can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about scheduling and how sessions are arranged so you can pick what works with your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Colorado, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sophie helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and supportive, with an emphasis on listening and finding practical steps to try between sessions. She treats the client as the expert and focuses on building skills and confidence.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings and brings that experience to session structure and goal setting.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in South Carolina. The listing shows licensure in those credentials as provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current fees during the initial steps before booking.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.