Sophie Nathan
If you’re overthinking, people-pleasing, or processing current events, I offer a warm, supportive space to work toward your unique goals. Many folks work on: understanding patterns, building boundaries, deconstructing your inner critic, exploring internal family patterns, & expressing yourself more authentically.
I’m mindful of how your intersecting identities and experiences impact how you navigate through the world. Many folks work with me on: understanding patterns, building boundaries, deconstructing your inner critic, exploring internal family patterns, and expressing yourself more authentically.
We’ll work together to build trust in yourself, confidence, and coping strategies that feel sustainable and achievable. Therapy is a place to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and feel more at home in who you are. I specialize in supporting: LGBTQ, Adhd, Autism, Anxiety transitions, & relationship changes.
First session
I bring a warm conversational approach to meet you where you are. I will support you in processing your present, past and connecting those into making positive changes in your life that lead to feeling more confident in yourself and in your relationships with others. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard and understood. I tailor my style and approach to each individual person I am working with in hopes to best support you in coping, processing and growing where you are.
Strengths
My approach is warm, relational & direct, while being tailored to you as an individual. I’m mindful of how your intersecting identities and experiences impact how you navigate through the world. I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, supported & a place where you can let your guard down, unmask, and show up as your full self.
Ideal clients
My therapeutic style is eclectic, person centered and tailored to each individual client. I'm particularly mindful of how your intersecting identities influence your experiences in the world. I specialize in supporting people navigating ADHD, LGBTQIA+ Identities, internal family dynamics, Anxiety, and transitions. You want to gain insight into your patterns, stop people pleasing, set healthy boundaries, and reframe negative self-talk.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-Centered Therapy is an approach to therapy that focuses on you as a whole person, recognizing that you are the expert on your own life, experiences, and feelings. It's built on the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and change, even during times when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. Maybe you're used to putting everyone else's needs before your own, feel like you have to have everything figured out, or find it difficult to express what you're really feeling. Maybe you're going through a challenging season and simply need a space where you can show up as yourself without worrying about being judged, misunderstood, or having someone tell you what you should do. That's what person-centered therapy is all about. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable being yourself. You don't have to filter your feelings, have the right words, or know exactly what you want to work on before coming to therapy. We can figure that out together. In our work, I'll focus on getting to know you, understanding your experiences, and meeting you with genuine empathy, acceptance, and curiosity.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how these patterns can influence the way you experience everyday life. Sometimes, the way we think about ourselves, other people, or certain situations can make things feel much harder than they need to be. Maybe you find yourself overthinking, expecting the worst, being hard on yourself, or getting caught in patterns that leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. You might recognize that some of your thoughts aren't necessarily helpful, but changing them can feel easier said than done. That's where CBT comes in. CBT gives us an opportunity to slow down, look at the thoughts and beliefs that may be contributing to how you're feeling, and explore whether there might be another way of understanding or responding to a situation.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps you better understand yourself, your emotions, and the patterns that may be showing up in your life and relationships. Sometimes, we know we're struggling, but we don't fully understand why. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, having difficulty setting boundaries, or reacting emotionally in ways that surprise you. You might even feel stuck without knowing exactly what needs to change. One of the most important parts of psychodynamic therapy is the relationship we build together. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are, feel heard, and explore even the parts of yourself that might be difficult to talk about.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a type of therapy that helps you better understand and manage your emotions, navigate difficult situations, and build healthier relationships. Maybe you feel emotions very intensely, find yourself getting overwhelmed easily, or struggle with knowing what to do when things feel like too much. Perhaps you have a hard time managing conflict, setting boundaries, or responding to situations without feeling like your emotions take over. You might even find yourself wishing you could react differently but aren't sure how. DBT can help you develop the tools and skills to navigate these experiences with greater confidence and balance.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MarylandLicense 26969
- PennsylvaniaLicense CW021314