Melissa Sofia
LCSW providing warm, tailored care for individuals and families
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About
Melissa Sofia is a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting challenges, and grief. She has also supported people facing adoption and foster care matters as well as struggles with abandonment and attachment issues.
Her work has included attention to autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and related family-of-origin issues. She has experience with trauma and emotional abuse and with interventions for disruptive mood and related difficulties.
Melissa brings a warm, interactive style and treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and body-based therapies, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. She offers support for those ready to take steps toward change and seeks to empower people through collaborative work.
Her work has included attention to autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and related family-of-origin issues. She has experience with trauma and emotional abuse and with interventions for disruptive mood and related difficulties.
Melissa brings a warm, interactive style and treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and body-based therapies, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. She offers support for those ready to take steps toward change and seeks to empower people through collaborative work.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149010819
- NPI Number: 1275785859
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote therapy that combines practical tools and body awareness
Melissa integrates cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and body-based therapies into online work. Cognitive-behavioral elements focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that influence mood and functioning and on developing concrete strategies. Solution-focused work emphasizes identifying strengths, setting short-term goals, and building practical steps toward change. Body-based techniques attend to physical sensations and regulation as part of emotional work.This mix can fit people who want a practical, interactive process that also pays attention to bodily experience and regulation. Melissa adapts dialogue and treatment plans to match the needs of children, adolescents, and adults and considers family and parenting dynamics when relevant.
Remote sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective participants can discuss which communication format feels most suitable as part of the initial planning.
How many years has Melissa been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
What are her credentials and license information?
Melissa Sofia is an LCSW. License details: IL LCSW 149010819.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
English.
Where is she located?
Illinois.
How can people meet with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.