Sophie Paquette
LCSW, CSW
Calm, practical support for emotional challenges
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- Strengths-focused
- Skill building
- Trauma informed
About Sophie
With nine years of experience, Sophie centers sessions on the client's goals and strengths. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and build trust, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift thought and behavior patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable targets. Sophie also brings Trauma-Focused Therapy into work with people who have histories of abuse or post-traumatic stress.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sophie helps people identify practical coping skills for panic, anger, or overwhelming stress. She encourages steps that fit into everyday routines rather than large, disruptive changes.
People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through difficult moments and to plan what comes next. Sophie emphasizes strengths and small wins to build momentum.
Licensed as an LCSW and CSW, Sophie practices in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English. She asks prospective clients to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Colorado, Wisconsin
Languages
English
How Sophie Uses Therapeutic Methods Online
Sophie commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening space where the client directs the topics and sets the pace. This approach focuses on understanding the person's experience and building on their own strengths to move forward.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try out specific behavior changes. CBT is often useful for managing anxiety, panic symptoms, anger, and low mood by teaching concrete coping skills and brief experiments to test new ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sophie works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She encourages trying a few different strategies early on and adjusting the plan based on what is helpful.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will take place. Sophie emphasizes simple, doable skills that can be practiced between meetings to make therapy fit everyday life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- South Carolina
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Languages
- English
- License (South Carolina)
- LISW-CP · No. 15698
- License (Colorado)
- LCSW · No. CSW.09929344
- License (Wisconsin)
- LCSW · No. 11364-123
- NPI
- 1093424483
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sophie help with?
Sophie supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to listen, identify patterns, and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.