About Dr. Sophia

I am a California licensed Doctor of Psychology and Board Certified Coach (Executive and Life Coaching) with additional certifications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, ADHD Treatment & Management, and 500-hour Advanced Yoga Instruction. Over the past 20 years, I have successfully worked with a diverse group of people including executives, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, attorneys, teachers, small business owners, high school, college and graduate students, from organizations such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Tesla, LinkedIn, a variety of start-ups, Stanford, San Jose State, and Santa Clara Universities, as well as many of Silicon Valley’s prestigious and challenging high schools. 

Before I became a psychologist and coach, I worked at Accenture as a web developer and process consultant. I have been married for 23 years, and have twin sons and a daughter. I also have a combined 30 years studying dance and yoga, which gives me immense resources and expertise to offer my clients in mind-body healing and healthy functioning. 

In my own life, I have faced many serious challenges successfully and experienced Post Traumatic Growth! I have overcome a childhood of domestic violence and emotional abuse, as well as the personal traumas of infertility, the premature delivery of my twins with a 4 month NICU hospitalization, and the health struggles that arise after such immense levels of stress. I understand intimately why you are searching for answers, especially given the culturally diverse and high-stress environment of Silicon Valley. You need practical solutions for your unique challenges so you can find Joy in your day to day living.

I bring my compassion, high energy, education and professional expertise to serve you directly as your therapist and coach. It’s my passion to help each person discover their hidden potential by overcoming their past so they can create a more satisfying present and hopeful future. I am excited to partner with you as you develop new ways of experiencing life, achieving personal growth, and meeting milestones.

I look forward to speaking with you!

Dr. Sophia

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Education

Doctor of Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology
Alliant International University 

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology
Alliant International University

Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Psychology & Communications
Wheaton College

Board Certified Coach
Executive and Life Coach Certification
College of Executive Coaching

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
CAM Certification
Zur Institute

ADHD Treatment and Management
ADHD Certification
PESI

500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher
Joy of Yoga, Breathe Together Yoga, Jennifer Prugh

200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher
Yoga Medicine by Tiffany Cruikshank

Select Professional Training

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing):
    A Rapid, Safe, and Proven Treatment for Trauma

  • ADHD: Moving Beyond Medication

  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 & EQ-360 certification)

  • Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)

  • Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique); “Tapping”

  • Positive Psychology: The New Science of Happiness

  • Peak Performance Psychology

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Holistic Nutritional Approaches to Psychotherapy

  • Mindfulness & Meditation in Psychotherapy

  • Mindfulness in Motion: Yoga, Qigong, Acupressure

  • Brain Based Therapies for Calming an Overactive Brain

  • Spirituality and Mental Health

  • Transgender Issues in Clinical Treatment

Professional Associations

  • California Psychological Association

  • Santa Clara County Psychological Association

Non-Profits Supported