- Addictions support
- Relationship help
- Money concerns
About Sophie
Sophie Juola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who focuses on practical, evidence-informed care. She helps people facing addictions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, career stress, and depression. Sophie speaks plainly and works collaboratively to set goals that feel manageable.
She uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's pace and choices. Therapy sessions are shaped around what each person needs, whether that means a more structured plan or a gentler conversational style. Sophie invites feedback so sessions can be adjusted as progress unfolds.
Her work includes support for people dealing with body image concerns, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and substance use including drug and alcohol addiction. She also addresses first responder issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, narcissism-related dynamics, process addictions such as porn, exercise, or gambling, self-love, sex addiction, and money and financial issues.
With four years of clinical experience, she blends trauma-focused interventions with other evidence-based techniques. That mix is intended to help people process difficult experiences and build skills for daily life. Sophie emphasizes steady, realistic steps rather than quick fixes.
She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to consider a short intake that clarifies goals and expectations. The initial matching process and early sessions focus on practical plans that fit the person’s daily life.
How evidence-informed techniques translate to online therapy
Sophie uses person-centered care combined with trauma-focused work to guide sessions. Person-centered methods focus on listening, validating your experience, and building goals that feel doable. This approach helps when people are unsure where to begin or want a gentler pace.Trauma-focused work involves helping people process difficult or upsetting memories and learn grounding skills for managing strong emotions. It can be useful for those coping with past events, dissociation, or ongoing stress from addiction and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sophie will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try techniques that match those aims. She invites feedback so the plan can change if something isn’t helping. That collaborative process helps make therapy feel tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Because the specific session formats are not listed in the original information, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care across life changes while keeping focus on practical goals and skill-building.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sophie commonly address?
She works with people facing addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, career stress, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and money and financial issues.
What is the general approach in sessions?
The approach is person-centered and collaborative, blending evidence-based practices and trauma-focused interventions. Sophie asks clients about their preference for session structure and invites ongoing feedback.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional clinical experience working with a range of concerns including substance use and trauma-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
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.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.