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Sophie Juola

Sophie Juola, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Addictions and Relationships

Virginia

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 070105641
NPI
1154286219
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia
  • Addictions support
  • Self esteem work)
  • Tailored session pace

About Sophie

Sophie Juola is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, and depression, and she supports people dealing with related concerns like body image, communication problems, and isolation. Sophie meets people who are struggling to manage the impact of substance use, process addiction, guilt, or life transitions and offers practical help to move forward.

Sophie uses a person-centered, collaborative style. She blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-focused approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, and Sophie asks for client feedback about how structured or flexible sessions should be.

Her work aims to identify patterns that keep problems going and to introduce changes that feel doable. Conversations often include looking at thoughts, behavior, and coping strategies. For addiction-related concerns she attends to triggers, cravings, and recovery-oriented routines in practical ways.

Sophie also supports people facing control issues, dissociation, money and financial stress, and the effects of narcissistic relationships. She addresses first responder issues and men’s concerns when they arise, with attention to how those pressures affect mood and functioning.

Sessions are offered in English and operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the online therapy options button.

How evidence-based techniques are used online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques refer to practical methods shown to help with symptoms and behaviors. In Sophie’s work this includes trauma-focused approaches that look at how past events affect current reactions and coping. Those methods can help people manage dissociation, trauma-related stress, or the emotional impact of difficult relationships.

Sophie also relies on structured, evidence-informed strategies that address addictive behaviors and mood concerns. These strategies focus on identifying triggers, building coping routines, and practicing alternative responses to urges. That kind of work often involves step-by-step planning and regular check-ins to track progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sophie collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She asks about preferences for session structure and adjusts the pace so clients can try methods and give feedback.

The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while balancing work, family, or recovery responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Sophie helps people with addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as body image, dissociation, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered, collaborative approach that blends evidence-based and trauma-focused techniques. Clients choose how structured sessions feel and give feedback along the way.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sophie has four years of experience working as a counselor. That experience includes supporting people with substance use and process addictions.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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