Sophie Paquette , LCSW, CSW

Sophie Paquette is a licensed social worker based in South Carolina with nine years of clinical experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and relationship and family challenges. She brings focused experience working with issues related to adoption and foster care, sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions. Sophie approaches each person as the expert of their own story and centers their existing strengths to help navigate difficult moments and build toward more satisfying, resilient ways of living.

Holding LCSW and CSW credentials, Sophie draws on professional social work training and years of practice to offer practical, evidence-informed support. Her work often blends client-centered listening with skills-based strategies to address symptoms and the life circumstances that contribute to emotional distress. Sophie emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and small actionable steps that align with their values and priorities. Taking the step to seek support requires courage, and Sophie aims to provide steady, respectful guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Her work reflects a commitment to meeting people where they are, honoring each person s history, and partnering to cultivate greater self-awareness, coping capacity, and hope for meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client s experience guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and active listening to help people clarify values, increase self-awareness, and strengthen their own capacity for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-focused therapy provides specific strategies to process and reduce the impact of traumatic experiences, offering tools to manage symptoms and rebuild a sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sophie Paquette collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and empowered in deciding the course of care.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and allow ongoing support from wherever the client is located within applicable regions. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical, effective way to stay consistent with therapy while maintaining day-to-day routines.