Sophie cultivates a collaborative and creative space grounded in warmth, curiosity, direct feedback, and humor when fitting, all functioning as the cornerstone of her practice.

She collaborates with individuals and couples to explore the intricate connections between their past experiences and current challenges, recognizing the potential for profound insight and transformative growth.

As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Sophie is passionate about and experienced in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, diversity, and intersectionality, including issues related to race, class, and culture.

Sophie earned her BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and her MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. She furthered her clinical training in psychodynamic therapy at The Maple Counseling Center, where she facilitated both individual and group sessions. Sophie's approach is informed by a blend of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each client she meets.

Sophie Shekarchian is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT # 147164)

Areas of specialty: anxiety, depression, life transitions, gender, sexuality, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, acculturation issues, intergenerational trauma, grief & loss, and the mind-body connection.