About Sofia REddy
Welcome!
I’m glad you’re here and taking the time to explore finding the right therapist for you. Finding a therapist you feel connected with is an important part of the healing process. It takes strength and courage to pursue this journey.
I’ve been a clinical social worker for over 18 years and love it! I have experience working with civilians and Veterans who experienced a history of trauma. I also specialize in preventing professional compassion fatigue and burnout. My practice incorporates mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. These are evidence based interventions for treating depression, anxiety and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
We are social beings and we can’t heal in isolation. Working with a trained therapist can help you understand how past emotional wounds coupled with current stressors can impact your health and wellbeing in the present. You can learn what triggers intense emotions and learn healthy ways to cope. You can discover what makes life meaningful for you. What brings you joy? With this new awareness you can start making decisions that will move you forward in your life goals.
If you’re interested in learning more, email me or visit my Simple Practice portal to set up an initial complimentary 15-minute consultation call.
I look forward to meeting you!
Parenting stress and anxiety are at an all time high. Read on for 5 things you can do to help your family get through this challenging time.
Two of the most common issues that bring couples to therapy are lack of intimacy and communication challenges. It’s important we connect with our partners on a daily basis. We can build that connection by having loving and meaningful conversations with each other. Plan a date night and use this guide to start a discussion. Have fun with it!
Mindfulness practices such as meditation can be helpful to reduce stress and improve well-being. However, it’s important to know that if you have experienced trauma there are some strategies to help prevent PTSD and other stress response symptoms from becoming activated. Read on for tips on staying present during meditation if you have experienced trauma.
Healthcare providers are at increased risk for burnout and compassion fatigue, especially during times of crisis. It’s common to feel stress, helplessness, isolation, defeat, along with other strong emotions. It’s important for you to practice self-care so you can have the energy to take care of others.
Not all therapists are the same or will be the right fit for you. Read on for guidance and tips about how to find the right therapist for you including what services a licensed social worker can provide.
Compassionate parenting is also about learning to take good care of ourselves, so we can then care for our children without becoming resentful toward them or worn out. We are not only forgiving of them, but we also forgive ourselves for not doing it “right” all the time or not being perfect at it. As featured in Elephant Journal
Do you find yourself feeling mentally fatigued at the end of your workday? Are you often feeling frustrated, bored or angry with colleagues or clients? Do you notice increased headaches, backaches or an upset stomach during the course of the day? If you said yes to any of these questions you might be experiencing the early stages of professional burnout.
If you are taking the time to read this post, you have probably experienced the stress of trying to manage a classroom with distracted students. One of the many roles of educators includes “classroom behavior management.,” and the pressure to implement curriculum goals and prepare students for state tests is increasing.
Even when we are present in body, are we present in mind? Often we get so caught up in the tasks we need to accomplish for the day, or the emails we have to respond to, or the phone calls we have to make that we forget to fully connect with those around us.
Mindful Families
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Most couples will have times they disagree with each other or experience conflict that causes stress and tension. The good news is there are ways you can approach your differences to bring you closer together. Read on for 5 ways to handle conflict with your partner.
Parenting stress and anxiety are at an all time high. Read on for 5 things you can do to help your family get through this challenging time.
Two of the most common issues that bring couples to therapy are lack of intimacy and communication challenges. It’s important we connect with our partners on a daily basis. We can build that connection by having loving and meaningful conversations with each other. Plan a date night and use this guide to start a discussion. Have fun with it!
Mindful Classrooms
If you are taking the time to read this post, you have probably experienced the stress of trying to manage a classroom with distracted students. One of the many roles of educators includes “classroom behavior management.,” and the pressure to implement curriculum goals and prepare students for state tests is increasing.
Daily Mindfulness
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Parenting stress and anxiety are at an all time high. Read on for 5 things you can do to help your family get through this challenging time.
Two of the most common issues that bring couples to therapy are lack of intimacy and communication challenges. It’s important we connect with our partners on a daily basis. We can build that connection by having loving and meaningful conversations with each other. Plan a date night and use this guide to start a discussion. Have fun with it!
Mindfulness practices such as meditation can be helpful to reduce stress and improve well-being. However, it’s important to know that if you have experienced trauma there are some strategies to help prevent PTSD and other stress response symptoms from becoming activated. Read on for tips on staying present during meditation if you have experienced trauma.
Mindful Work
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Healthcare providers are at increased risk for burnout and compassion fatigue, especially during times of crisis. It’s common to feel stress, helplessness, isolation, defeat, along with other strong emotions. It’s important for you to practice self-care so you can have the energy to take care of others.
Do you find yourself feeling mentally fatigued at the end of your workday? Are you often feeling frustrated, bored or angry with colleagues or clients? Do you notice increased headaches, backaches or an upset stomach during the course of the day? If you said yes to any of these questions you might be experiencing the early stages of professional burnout.
One of the major struggles of modern day life is trying to do too much in a short amount of time. Often what is sacrificed is the purely enjoyable experience of a eating a meal slowly – with our full attention and awareness.
Most couples will have times they disagree with each other or experience conflict that causes stress and tension. The good news is there are ways you can approach your differences to bring you closer together. Read on for 5 ways to handle conflict with your partner.