Sofia Dickey

Compassionate clinical social worker focused on practical change

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Sofia

Sofia Dickey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, substance use, isolation and loneliness, fertility and adoption concerns, and feelings of guilt or emptiness. With 18 years in the field, she combines practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral patterns.

Sofia’s approach emphasizes acceptance and compassion while drawing on evidence-based methods to build skills and momentum. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, integrates Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight strengths and set achievable goals, and applies Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change.

Her practice offers multiple communication options so clients can choose the format that fits their needs and comfort. Sofia aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients and therapist work together toward realistic, meaningful progress.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Online sessions with Sofia draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address immediate symptoms and motivation for change. CBT focuses on identifying connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and unhelpful reactions. Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring ambivalence and enhancing a person’s own reasons for change, which is helpful for substance use challenges, readiness to alter habits, and commitment to treatment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sofia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. She discusses options, experiments with strategies, and adjusts the plan over time so the work aligns with the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from different settings and on varied schedules. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity between sessions, practice skills in real time, and stay connected when in-person visits are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

Sofia works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like codependency and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is accepting and compassionate, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to build practical skills and forward movement.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 18 years of experience in mental health settings, including work with residential and outpatient programs and with a range of clinical concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential IL LCSW 149019497 and practices in Illinois.

Does she provide services in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; she is not documented as providing services in other languages and is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is pricing and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English