Sofia Larraz, LCSW
Experienced Florida LCSW for midlife and relationship concerns
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- 40 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Client-centered care
About Sofia
Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first and adapts sessions to match each person's needs. Sofia focuses on practical steps you can try between meetings as well as what comes up in the room.
Over decades of practice she has supported people dealing with grief, trauma, anger, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar mood struggles. She also helps those wrestling with questions about life purpose, self-esteem, intimacy, and career change. Her approach attends to cultural issues and aims to honor each person's experience.
Sofia uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting conversation where the person feels heard and understood. She also draws on the Gottman Method for work related to relationship patterns and communication problems. Together these approaches shape a flexible plan tailored to what each person wants to change.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Sofia emphasizes steady progress and supports people through practical steps for coping with life changes and rebuilding stronger relationships.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How Sofia's Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive conversation where the person feels heard. The therapist follows the client's pace and helps clarify goals, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.The Gottman Method centers on communication patterns in relationships. It helps people identify repetitive interaction habits, learn new ways to talk, and rebuild trust and connection when conflict or distance arise.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sofia will help figure out which methods match a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The client and therapist set the pace together and decide what to try next.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so ask about available options when you sign up. Online work can make scheduling easier, fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sofia commonly address?
She works with people facing addictions, relationship and family conflicts, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, midlife crisis, and related issues like self-esteem and career change.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a warm, respectful approach and listens first. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and include practical steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She brings 40 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW license in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients sign up for services?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.