Sophie Jaffe, LCSW

Sophie Jaffe is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach so conversations feel straightforward and easy to follow. Sophie aims to create a calm space where someone can talk openly and work toward clearer goals.

With ten years of experience, Sophie frames therapy around real-life problems and small changes that add up. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people tolerate hard feelings while moving toward what matters to them.

Her sessions tend to be warm and collaborative. Sophie listens first, helps name problems, and then works with each person to choose steps they can try between sessions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide how she helps people find their own reasons for change.

She has worked in a range of settings, including virtual therapy and home visits, and brings that flexibility into how she plans care. Sophie supports people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, career crossroads, addiction concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses communication problems and questions about life purpose.

Sophie holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Florida. Conversations are held in English and she accepts international clients.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Sophie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT helps people identify patterns of thinking that make symptoms worse and then test new ideas and behaviors to reduce distress. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values and long-term goals.

She also brings a client-centered stance to sessions, which means the conversation begins with the person’s priorities. Together the therapist and client review what is most important, try out different tactics, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Sophie treats finding the right approach as a team process, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation time, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, brief live chat can fit short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching or quick reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on practical steps and skills.