Sophia Mas, LMHC

Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship problems. She works with adults on self-esteem, addictions, parenting struggles, sleep and eating issues, and coping with major life changes. Sophia speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida. She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Sophia blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work to match each person's needs. Sessions are interactive and solution-oriented so people leave with skills they can use right away. Her background includes emergency mental health care, community mental health, and private practice. That range gives her experience with both crisis situations and longer term therapy. She draws on many approaches while keeping conversations focused and straightforward. Sophia emphasizes listening first. She encourages people to describe what they are feeling and thinking, then helps them test new ways of coping. The goal is to reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning. People meet Sophia for help with communication problems, intimacy struggles, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and career stress. She aims to support each person with respect, validation, and practical tools. Starting therapy is presented as a step toward greater well-being and renewed energy.

How Sophia’s approaches translate to online therapy

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions break problems into steps and teach concrete skills for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and eating or substance concerns. ACT helps people notice their values and take committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present; it can be useful for stress, chronic pain, or life transitions and often uses brief experiential exercises in sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early connection styles affect current relationships and communication, and it supports people who want to improve intimacy and repair patterns with partners or family.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on real progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for role-play or skills practice. Phone sessions can be a simple way to have a focused conversation when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the work goal-directed and practical.