BIO
Sophie is an Art Therapist (ATR-P), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). She provides individual and group art therapy to children, adults, and families in both group practice and school-based settings. Sophie also facilitates virtual therapeutic art groups for adults living with rare disease and chronic illness. Her previous experience includes leading art groups in the county jail and facilitating community-based artmaking experiences at public events.
Sophie’s approach to therapy is collaborative and relational. She aims to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where creativity supports exploration and meaning-making. She values metaphor, play, and creative expression as avenues for insight, connection, and growth.
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Artist statement
In my work as an undergraduate, exploring topics such as trauma and social stigma through participatory artwork allowed me to come to terms with childhood and adolescent experiences and connect with my peers in meaningful ways. Currently, my body of work consists mainly of abstract acrylic paintings. As someone who leans toward perfectionism and overthinking, abstract painting pulls my attention into the present moment and supports focus on the process, not the end result. This work often encapsulates the idea of “organized chaos,” representing the inner conflict between freedom and control.
Flameworking with borosilicate glass is another medium I have been exploring recently, and similar to wheel thrown pottery (a favorite medium that I don’t currently practice), it is also highly embodied and requires intense present-moment awareness. Finally, my graduate program required a great deal of art making that encouraged exploration of lived experiences and interpersonal relationships, which fostered deep personal growth and was vital in my journey toward becoming an Art Therapist.
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