Sophia Mas

Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She works with concerns that include relationships, family strain, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career issues, ADHD, and bipolar mood concerns.

She prefers a practical, interactive approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Sophia listens closely and uses empathy to help people name what matters and decide what to try next.

Sophia blends several therapeutic styles to match each person’s needs. Those include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Client-Centered techniques. She adapts tools from these approaches to address emotions, unhelpful thoughts, and relationship patterns.

Her background includes community mental health, emergency-based care, and private practice across varied settings. That range informs how she supports people facing immediate crises and longer-term concerns. Sophia describes the work as collaborative and practical, aimed at building skills that carry into everyday life.

Many people come to her seeking relief and clearer direction after a disruptive life event. She emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental stance while helping people develop new coping strategies, improve communication, and regain a sense of balance and purpose.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take action toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication, which can help with intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made. This keeps the process collaborative and goal oriented.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because they reduce travel time and can allow appointments during breaks or between commitments. Some formats also let people use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or choose phone over video when less bandwidth is needed. Ask about session options to find the best fit for your routine and needs.