Sophia Franklin, LCSW, CSW

Sophia Franklin is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 12 years of experience as a counselor and life coach. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia. She emphasizes building trust first so people feel heard before moving toward goals.

Her work focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger, and workplace or career stresses.

Raised in the South, she brings a direct and respectful manner to sessions. Her time supporting people experiencing homelessness and those without insurance shaped a practice of seeing each person beyond their immediate situation. That perspective guides how she listens and responds.

Therapy sessions use a mix of methods. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Narrative and solution-focused ideas are used to clarify strengths and practical next steps.

She describes the first steps as collaborative. Sophia works with clients to set small, concrete goals and adjusts the approach as needs change. The aim is to help people feel supported, understood, and more in control of next steps.

How Sophia's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead and listening to what matters most. In practice this means sessions begin with open conversation about priorities and feelings so the therapist can reflect and respond to what comes up.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress and trying different actions to change outcomes. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and mood shifts by teaching simple, practical skills to use between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a short, collaborative approach that helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. It pairs well with goal-focused work when someone is unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different ways of working until you settle on what helps. This is a shared process that adapts as needs and priorities shift.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for conversations that don't require being on camera. Discuss scheduling preferences and practical needs during the initial matching so sessions match everyday life.