- Practical goal setting
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Addiction aware care
About Sofia
Sofia Dickey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. Sofia also works with people facing anger, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes.
Sofia uses a compassionate, accepting style in sessions. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete goals.
Over 18 years in the mental health field have included residential and outpatient settings. That experience means she is familiar with addiction treatment, behavioral concerns, and a range of life stressors. Clients bring issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, fertility and adoption questions, hoarding, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
In conversations she helps people improve communication, manage impulses, and work through guilt or shame. Sofia supports people dealing with family problems, jealousy, grief, forgiveness, and the practical realities of parenting. Her approach aims to make sessions useful and relevant to day-to-day life.
People can expect short-term problem solving when it fits, and deeper work when needed. Sofia encourages collaboration on goals and strategies that fit each person's situation. She practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
How Sofia Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation for addressing substance use, habits, or other behaviors that feel stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. In short weekly steps, it helps people test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problem patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals. It emphasizes what is already working and helps set achievable next steps for issues like communication, codependency patterns, or coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership guides whether the focus is behavior change, motivation, or short-term solutions.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online work easier to fit into busy days and better for brief check-ins, regular weekly sessions, or messaging between meetings. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain momentum and use skills in everyday life without needing extra travel time.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sofia commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental. She focuses on practical steps, short-term goals, and collaborative problem solving.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 18 years in the mental health field, including work in residential and outpatient treatment settings with youth and adults.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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