Sophia Ou (they/them)

I utilize internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic, relational, and solution-based approaches. My practice is warm, compassionate, experiential, consent-based, and direct. Therapy is always centered around you and your needs. I prioritize holistic therapy that takes the mind, body, and spirit into consideration, and is rooted in resisting and healing the impacts of oppression. This means that I am continually reflecting on my privilege, position, and power as a queer, able-bodied therapist. I am committed to understanding and respecting the unique intersections and experiences of all of my clients. I understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Ultimately, I am here to empower you to reclaim and discover your inner voice, support you, walk with you, and challenge you. We will work together to explore and clarify your values, learn new tools, establish rituals, and cultivate a mindful life, clearing a path toward your goals.

I believe in the power of connecting with our body’s wisdom and healing in community. In doing this, we can discover more parts of ourselves and how they show up relationally. I believe that we have multiple parts within us, each with its own thoughts, emotions, and motivations. Some of our parts may carry distressing thoughts or emotions. We often push away these feelings and reach for coping skills that may be misaligned with the life we want to live. When we can accept these uncomfortable feelings with curiosity and compassion, they can guide us into deeper knowledge of our internal and relational needs. Capitalism and oppression can cause us to disconnect from our bodies in service of survival. Those of us with marginalized identities might have learned that it wasn’t safe to feel or make room for feelings. In connecting with our body’s innate wisdom, we are resisting oppressive structures and restoring ourselves as whole persons.