Sophia Mas

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Sophia

Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three decades of experience helping people manage a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, addiction, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping struggles, and career-related stress.

Background and approach

She also addresses intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions, drawing on a broad clinical background that spans emergency care, community mental health, and independent practice. Known for a practical, interactive, and solution-focused style, she blends conventional and alternative methods to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Her approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and mutual respect while helping clients explore thoughts and feelings that contribute to distress. Sophia draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with ACT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered techniques to foster skill development and problem solving.

Clients who work with her can expect collaborative, goal-oriented care aimed at increasing wellbeing and restoring functioning. She accepts clients in Florida and internationally, offers services in English and Spanish, and brings a steady, compassionate presence to the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress; it often includes practical exercises and homework to reinforce new skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and taking committed action toward a more meaningful life, which can be useful for chronic worry, grief, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and emotional bonds to improve connection and communication, which can aid couples, families, and individuals coping with abandonment or attachment issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend elements from different models to create an individualized plan that feels like a good fit. Clients are invited to give feedback as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from Florida or abroad. These formats support continuity of care and allow clients to work on skills and strategies between sessions using the communication mode that best suits their life and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Sophia supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, self-esteem issues, addictions, bipolar disorder, and many other life challenges listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a practical, interactive, solution-focused approach and integrates methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered techniques to meet individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience working across settings including acute emergency care, community mental health, and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH8174 and practices from Florida.

In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish