Sophia Mas, LMHC
Practical counseling for life transitions
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- 30 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Florida and international
About Sophia
Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and midlife transitions. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and changes related to aging. Sophia speaks English and Spanish and sees clients in Florida and internationally.
Her approach is practical and interactive. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. She listens closely, offers empathy, and helps clients test new ways of thinking and behaving. That might mean learning skills for emotional regulation, trying new communication habits, or working on values and life direction.
Sophia blends several methods to fit each person’s needs. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy help identify unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in committing to meaningful actions. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns.
She has worked in many settings, from emergency care to community mental health and private practice. Over three decades she has helped people with a wide range of concerns, including persistent mood problems and complex trauma. Her style stays focused on concrete progress and real-life coping skills.
Beginning therapy with Sophia involves straightforward steps. She encourages an open, respectful space where feelings can be named without judgment. The goal is to build practical skills, restore a sense of wellbeing, and support each person’s next steps toward a more balanced life.
Her approach is practical and interactive. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. She listens closely, offers empathy, and helps clients test new ways of thinking and behaving. That might mean learning skills for emotional regulation, trying new communication habits, or working on values and life direction.
Sophia blends several methods to fit each person’s needs. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy help identify unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in committing to meaningful actions. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns.
She has worked in many settings, from emergency care to community mental health and private practice. Over three decades she has helped people with a wide range of concerns, including persistent mood problems and complex trauma. Her style stays focused on concrete progress and real-life coping skills.
Beginning therapy with Sophia involves straightforward steps. She encourages an open, respectful space where feelings can be named without judgment. The goal is to build practical skills, restore a sense of wellbeing, and support each person’s next steps toward a more balanced life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for life transitions, anxiety, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and routines, which can ease depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help people improve communication and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can be revisited as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow steady check-ins during stressful periods. It also makes it possible to continue work through relocations or travel. Licensed professionals can adjust exercises, homework, and session length to suit remote delivery so progress can continue even when meeting virtually.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sophia address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, midlife changes, ADHD, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and interactive, focusing on manageable steps, skill building, and clear communication rather than abstract theory.
What is her professional background?
She brings 30 years of experience working in emergency care, community mental health, and private practice with a diverse range of client concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
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