Sophia Mas, LMHC

Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 30 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and addictions. She also supports issues around self-esteem, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating concerns, and life transitions. Sophia speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida.

Her approach is practical and interactive. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find small, doable steps forward. Sessions focus on clear goals and strategies that fit each person's life. Sophia blends a few ways of working rather than relying on a single method.

Over three decades she has worked in many settings, from emergency mental health care to community clinics and private practice. That background means she has experience with a wide variety of concerns and with people at different stages of change. She aims to treat each person with respect and without judgment.

In sessions she emphasizes honest conversation and skill-building. Clients learn tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and coping with setbacks. The work often involves looking at patterns, trying new behaviors, and noticing what helps in real life.

Starting therapy is framed as a courageous step. Sophia aims to encourage and validate a person's strengths while helping them develop practical skills for daily life. The goal is greater wellbeing, clearer relationships, and more confidence in handling challenges.

How Sophia Uses Different Therapies Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without letting them control actions. It emphasizes values and small committed steps toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful cycles; it is often used for mood, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping people understand how past relationships affect current connections and intimacy concerns.

Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit those needs. That choice can be adjusted over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel, allow for shorter check-ins during a work break, or make scheduling across time zones simpler. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.