- Client-Centered Therapy
- Gottman Method
- English and Spanish
About Sofia
Sofia Larraz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with anger, relationship strain, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and aim to address practical problems people bring to therapy.
Her style centers on listening and following the client's lead while offering clear options for change. Sofia uses client-centered methods to focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She also uses the Gottman Method for work around relationship patterns and communication problems.
In a typical session she will talk through current challenges, identify patterns that keep problems going, and suggest ways to test new behaviors between meetings. She helps people work on control issues, attachment concerns, and communication problems that feed anger or recurring conflict. Practical steps and plain feedback are common parts of the work.
Sofia draws on decades of experience with parenting concerns, midlife transitions, career stress, and multicultural issues. She can support people facing forgiveness, intimacy-related problems, or compassion fatigue. Her approach is direct and focused on the next realistic step.
People who choose her often want straightforward help with coping strategies, relationship repair, or managing strong feelings. The focus is on what to try now and how to adjust based on real results.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sofia uses Client-Centered Therapy and the Gottman Method in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's concerns, reflecting what matters, and offering choices rather than directives. It helps with anxiety, anger, life changes, and improving self-understanding. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication patterns, conflict skills, and rebuilding trust in close relationships, making it useful for addressing resentment and recurrent arguments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sofia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That means trying practical steps, checking how they work, and adjusting plans based on the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. It also lets people use verbal and behavioral exercises from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt Client-Centered and Gottman tools to these settings, focusing on clearer communication skills, emotion regulation practices, and small experiments to try between sessions.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
Sofia works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and as built-up resentment. She also helps when anger ties into parenting, grief, or trauma history.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that follows the person's priorities and offers practical suggestions. When relationship patterns are present she brings Gottman Method tools for communication work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with issues such as addictions, anxiety, depression, and family conflict.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.