- Person-centered approach
- Evidence-based techniques
- Work and wellbeing
About Sophie
Sophie Juola is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Virginia who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for common life and work strains. She works with adults and teens to address things like anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and the impact of addiction. Sophie frames therapy as a partnership where goals are set together and progress is steady and measurable.
Sophie brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and favors a person-centered, collaborative style. She blends techniques that have research support with trauma-focused methods when those fit a client's needs. Sessions move at the client’s pace and emphasize clear goals and actionable steps.
Clients can expect Sophie to ask about preferences for session structure and to invite regular feedback. That might mean a direct, goal-driven check-in one week and a gentler conversational session the next. She aims to make therapy feel practical and relevant to everyday life and work pressures.
Sophie often helps people dealing with addictions and process addictions, including drug and alcohol concerns, gambling, exercise, or porn-related problems. She also supports those facing low self-esteem, body-image struggles, money and financial stress, and career-related challenges.
Other focus areas include communication problems, control issues, dissociation, first responder issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, narcissism, self-love, and sex addiction. Sophie encourages people to try a first step even if they don’t have everything figured out yet.
Evidence-based methods and online therapy options
Many of Sophie’s approaches draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-focused work. Person-centered work focuses on listening, building trust, and shaping sessions around what the client wants to change; it helps with motivation, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Trauma-focused methods aim to reduce the hold past events have on daily life by teaching coping skills and pacing exposure to difficult memories, which can help with dissociation, shame, and symptoms tied to past harm.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sophie will work collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about how a method feels and adjusts the plan together so progress is practical and manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person session is not possible. It can also help people keep therapy going during job changes, relocations, or fluctuating work hours. Ask about the available session types and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what will fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sophie help with?
Sophie focuses on addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career issues, and depression. She also works with related problems like body image, money stress, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered and collaborative approach that blends evidence-based techniques with trauma-focused methods. Sessions are goal-oriented and paced to the client's comfort.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sophie has four years of clinical experience working with individuals and teens on issues such as anxiety, trauma, work stress, and substance use.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sophie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.