Sophia Carter (they/she)

MSW, LSW
Accepting Clients

Hi, I am Sophia, LSW (they/she)!

Licensed Master of Social Work in Chicago, IL
Supervised by Shaysa Villa, MSW, LCSW

About My Clients

Together we can support you in navigating bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, psychotic disorders, gender and LGBTQ+ related concerns, sociopolitical concerns, and more. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic pain. I’m particularly passionate about supporting individuals whose experiences have been shaped by interpersonal or systemic oppression.

My Background and Approach

I take a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to therapy. I recognize that there is no single path to our growth and change, and that each person brings their own experiences, identities, strengths, and goals into the therapeutic space. Rather than viewing clients as problems that need to be fixed, I work alongside each person to understand what they are experiencing and identify what may help them move forward. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their own healing. My therapeutic orientation is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, expressive arts therapy, relational frameworks, and trauma-informed approaches. These approaches allow me to help my clients explore the connections between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and past experiences.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that life’s challenges can shape us, but they do not have to define us. I believe people have an innate capacity for growth, healing, and change, even when circumstances make that possibility difficult to see. I am motivated by the opportunity to build genuine connections with clients and to create a therapeutic environment where people feel safe enough to be honest, curious, and themselves. I encourage anyone considering therapy to remember that you do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Therapy can be the place where we can begin figuring it out together.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

Email Sophia
47 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60605
1300 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

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