Sophie Paquette , LCSW, CSW

Sophie Paquette, LCSW, CSW, helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports those facing addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption and foster care. Sophie practices in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English.

Sophie works from the belief that each person knows their own story best. She listens closely and uses that as the basis for change. In sessions she focuses on concrete, usable strategies rather than long explanations. The goal is steady progress you can notice between meetings.

Her approach mixes client-centered care with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, achievable steps that move a person forward. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events keep showing up in daily life.

Over nine years of practice, Sophie has supported people through panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, body image concerns, and recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence. She also helps first responders and people coping with control issues or antisocial personality concerns to find clearer ways to manage stress.

Sessions may include short skill-building exercises, talking through recent problems, and planning steps to try at home. Sophie aims to make sessions understandable and practical so clients can use what they learn right away.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. In this approach the therapist reflects what is said, asks questions to clarify goals, and supports each person as they choose which changes to try. It is helpful for stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and actions. Sessions often include short exercises and practice tasks between meetings, which can reduce panic, anxiety, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust strategies if something is not working. Clients help guide which tools feel most useful over time.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports regular, on-the-go contact. These formats make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into busy lives.