Meet Sophia Witheiler, MHC-LP
Sophia is supervised by Lauren Larkin, LMHC, NY #012386-01
Hi! I’m Sophia (she/her), a Mental Health Counselor. I’m glad you’re here!
Sophia is a virtual NYC therapist who believes in the power of therapy to provide a safe space where clients can explore their true selves and develop a deeper understanding of who they are. She is dedicated to offering individualized, quality care to each client, recognizing that everyone has a unique background and journey. With a focus on authentic connection, she helps clients build the skills and resilience they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Therapeutic Approach
As a relational therapist, Sophia is committed to building authentic, trusting relationships with her clients. Her collaborative, integrative approach combines evidence-based strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational therapy, and psychodynamic theory. By co-creating a warm and safe environment, Sophia supports her clients in healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Sophia is a positive person by nature. She brings this positivity into sessions in an authentic way, demonstrating support and compassion and helping her clients achieve progress and develop into the best versions of themselves.
Specialties & Interests
Sophia specializes in working with young adult women and couples managing anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, family dynamics, and body image concerns. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, heal from trauma, and work through relationship challenges, whether in family, romantic, or platonic relationships. She utilizes a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with her clients to help them to leverage and continue building on their strengths both inside and outside of the therapy space. She acknowledges every human has a unique, layered background, and she is devoted to providing quality, individualized care that is best for each of her clients. She offers both teletherapy and group therapy to make care accessible and tailored to client needs.
Education & Credentials
Sophia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tulane University, a Master’s in Special Education from Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University. She is currently supervised by Lauren Larkin, LMHC, and is working toward her full licensure but has a Limited Permit to practice. Throughout her educational journey, Sophia focused on trauma, substance use, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Professional Development
To ensure her ongoing growth as a therapist, Sophia regularly attends supervision, participates in workshops, listens to podcasts, and connects with other professionals in the field. She is deeply committed to expanding her knowledge and staying engaged with the latest therapeutic approaches.
Her Inspiration to Become a Therapist
Sophia’s journey into therapy began with her natural inclination toward helping others, a quality she’s carried from a young age. Her early experiences in special education, where she supported students through academic and emotional challenges, reinforced her desire to pursue a career in therapy. After several years of teaching, Sophia returned to graduate school to follow her passion for supporting others in navigating mental health challenges.
When Sophia Isn’t Working
In her free time, Sophia loves attending live music concerts, hiking, listening to true crime podcasts, and skiing. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, cooking meals, and trying new restaurants in NYC.
Schedule a free consultation today!
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Schedule a free consultation today! ✦
To get connected with Sophia, you can fill out our Contact Form or email her directly at sophia@leltherapy.com.
Services Offered at LEL Therapy:
LEL Therapy is a completely virtual therapy practice offering mental health counseling services in New York. Our therapists are relational therapists who specialize in therapy for all types of eating disorders, including but not limited to Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, and body image concerns. We are experts in couples therapy/relationship therapy, offering support to all types of relationships — romantic, platonic, familial, etc. We specialize in trauma therapy. We offer group therapy for survivors of sexual assault. And we treat anxiety and general mental health conditions. We would love to help you on your mental health journey.