Genevieve Sofranec

Genevieve Sofranec is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage strong emotions and life stress. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more able to cope.

She takes a client-centered approach and centers each session on the person's experience. Sessions are a non-judgmental place to talk through pain, anger, grief, or anxiety and to name what matters most. The aim is to build clearer self-awareness and usable strategies for day-to-day life.

Genevieve left a career in business management in 2013 to follow a more heart-led path. That change came after a difficult period, and it shaped how she thinks about growth and recovery. She often draws on that personal insight when helping people work through transitions or big life changes.

Her methods come from evidence-based practices such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical skills, and mindfulness. She uses these approaches to help with things like chronic illness, addiction, relationships, and self-esteem. The focus is on practical skills that can reduce distress and support longer-term change.

With six years of clinical experience, she supports clients through trauma, depression, career questions, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. People who want straightforward, empathetic help making small, steady changes may find her approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and increase clarity in stressful moments.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Genevieve will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting as needs change so the plan stays useful and realistic.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are listed by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that might otherwise block attendance. Licensed professionals can still use ACT, CBT, and mindfulness effectively over distance when the approach is matched to the person's situation.