Sophie Kihm

LCSW PMH-C
Accepting Clients

Therapist for TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss. Supporting anxiety, identity changes, and perfectionism with warmth and care.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with people navigating TTC, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss, including those facing complex identity shifts along the way. My clients often carry anxiety, grief, or perfectionism beneath the surface and are looking for a space that is collaborative and affirming of their full experience.

My Background and Approach

My approach is energetic, open, and grounded in attachment. I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you understand your emotional patterns and feel more securely connected to yourself and the people in your life. I also integrate CBT, Family Systems, and ACT, but I’m less focused on rigid techniques and more on what actually helps you feel understood and supported. I tend to work well with people who are used to being capable and self-aware but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hard on themselves. Therapy with me is a space to be honest, untangle what’s going on underneath the surface, and move away from pressure and perfectionism toward something more sustainable and self-compassionate.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that the transition into parenthood — whether anticipated, hard-won, or complicated by loss — is one of the most profound identity shifts over a lifetime. It deserves far more emotional support than our culture typically allows. I’m especially interested in maternal mental health because it's been underexplored for so long. Anxiety, depression, and overwhelm are meaningful responses to stress, uncertainty, and unmet needs. Therapy is about helping you better understand yourself, make space for your full experience, and build a more compassionate, sustainable way of moving through the world. I also believe therapy should be collaborative, flexible, and responsive to you. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — your needs may shift, and our work can shift with them. A strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation, and I hope to create a space that feels engaging, relevant, and genuinely supportive.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Family Systems
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Infertility Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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