Sophie Kiri
Maybe you’re someone who looks like you have everything together, but underneath you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted. You might be struggling with overthinking, intrusive thoughts, relationship stress, or a major life transition. Or perhaps you’re navigating a chronic illness or medical experience that has affected your relationships, identity, or plans for the future. I’m a licensed therapist with over 11 years of experience, providing virtual therapy to adults in Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Connecticut. I work with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, burnout, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in chronic illness, chronic pain, infertility, IVF, endometriosis, and women’s health.
I’m an independently licensed therapist in Florida, Ohio, and Indiana, offering virtual therapy and accepting most major insurance.
My approach is warm, conversational, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I’m not the kind of therapist who just sits back and nods. I ask questions, offer perspective, and help you recognize patterns while we work toward meaningful changes. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation. We can laugh when things are funny, sit with the hard stuff when they’re not, and work through challenges together. I draw from ACT, CBT, ERP, DBT skills, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, tailoring our work to your individual needs and goals. I genuinely love being a therapist and believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and personal. If you’re looking for someone who’s engaged, compassionate, and invested in helping you move forward, I’d love to work with you.
First session
Starting therapy can feel a little intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Our first session is really about getting to know each other and giving you space to share what brought you to therapy and what you’d like to work on. We’ll talk about your goals, answer any questions you have, and start figuring out together what will be most helpful for you. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say—we’ll take it from there together.
Strengths
I’m very engaged and conversational in sessions. I ask questions, offer feedback, and take the time to really get to know you. I’m warm and approachable, and I want therapy to feel like a genuine conversation rather than something overly formal or clinical. I also believe there’s room for humor and laughter, even when we’re talking about difficult things. We’ll work together to better understand what you’re going through and find ways to help you move forward.
Ideal clients
I work with adults navigating a wide range of life challenges, including infertility, IVF, chronic illness, and chronic pain. Many of the people I work with are also experiencing anxiety, OCD, mood or personality disorders, eating concerns, relationship or family challenges, anger, career transitions, or difficulty figuring out what comes next. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unsure of your next step, therapy can be a place to talk openly about what you’re going through, better understand yourself, and find practical ways to move forward.
Origin story
I’ve wanted to be a therapist for as long as I can remember—literally since second grade! My mom is a therapist, so I grew up seeing the impact this work can have on people’s lives. I’ve also always been someone who genuinely loves talking to people, getting to know them, and being there for them. As I got older, becoming a therapist just felt like the natural path for me. More than 11 years into my career, I still genuinely love what I do and feel grateful that I get to spend my days connecting with and helping people.
Ongoing work together
Our work together will continue to grow and change based on what you need. We’ll talk through what’s happening in your life, notice patterns, work through challenges, and find tools that feel useful and realistic for you. Progress can look different for everyone, but you may notice that you understand yourself better, handle difficult situations differently, feel less overwhelmed, or feel more confident in the choices you’re making. We’ll check in along the way about what’s helping, what isn’t, and where you’d like to go next.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based, goal-oriented approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Together, we’ll develop practical coping strategies to improve emotional well-being and help you respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I strive to provide culturally responsive care that respects your unique background, values, identity, and lived experiences. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs in a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment.
Experiential Therapy
Experiential therapy helps you explore emotions through guided experiences that promote self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth. This approach can help uncover patterns that may be difficult to access through conversation alone.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy teaches skills to help you stay present, manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond to challenges with greater awareness and self-compassion.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Together, we’ll gradually face fears while reducing compulsions, helping you build confidence and break the cycle of anxiety in a safe and supportive way.
Location
Virtual sessions