Sophia Franklin, LCSW, CSW

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Therapist focused on practical change

Details

Name	Sophia Franklin
Credentials	LCSW, CSW
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia, Virginia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Sophia

Sophia Franklin is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 12 years of experience as a counselor and life coach. She draws on practical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, and recovery from trauma and abuse. Sophia aims to create a respectful, steady space where someone can feel heard and begin to make change.

She emphasizes building trust before setting goals. That means first listening, then working together on what matters most.

Background and approach

Her background includes time helping people experiencing homelessness and those without insurance, which shaped how she sees each person as more than their current circumstances. Sophia uses a mix of approaches to fit each situation. She often blends narrative work with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused strategies to help people reframe painful experiences, change unhelpful patterns, and set achievable steps.

Motivational interviewing supports work around addiction or when someone is unsure about change. Sessions are practical and conversational. Sophia focuses on clear tools and small experiments people can try between meetings.

She also helps with relationship strain, workplace stress, caregiving burden, postpartum mood concerns, and grief responses. If someone is ready to start, she guides them toward manageable next steps. The tone of her work is direct, empathetic, and goal-oriented.

Sophia encourages clients to notice progress, even when it feels slow, and to shape therapy around their values and daily life.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Sophia works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sophia among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sophia among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sophia among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sophia among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sophia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sophia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical methods work online

Online therapy with Sophia often uses Narrative Therapy to help people name and reframe difficult stories. Narrative work looks at how past events shape current identities and helps people find alternative, more empowering narratives. It can be useful for trauma, abandonment wounds, and low self-worth.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and respect. That approach focuses on making space for someone to be heard and understood before decisions are made. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes in behavior to see different results; it often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will listen to concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggest a path to try. Techniques can change over time as progress, setbacks, or new priorities arise, and the client helps shape those choices.

Online formats include 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 or a camera feels like too much. Live chat and text messaging let someone check in quickly or have shorter, focused conversations between sessions. These options make care more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Sophia often help with?

Sophia works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, trauma and abuse, and addiction-related issues. She also helps with relationship strain, caregiving stress, workplace issues, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on building trust first and then setting clear, achievable goals. Sessions mix listening with concrete tools and small experiments to try between meetings.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 12 years of experience as a counselor and life coach, including work with people experiencing homelessness and those without insurance. That background informs a respectful, nonjudgmental approach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia. Her practice is listed as operating from Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does the cost and getting started process work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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