Sophia Waitt
Los Angeles, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
My work focuses on helping teens and young adults better understand themselves, build healthier relationships, find direction, and create meaningful change.
My work centers around teens and young adults who often feel misunderstood, like they're carrying more than they show, or like their mind doesn't really slow down. Many are hard on themselves, feel stuck in patterns, or find themselves repeating the same dynamics in relationships, school, work, or family life and want something to change.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, substance use, life transitions, and finding greater direction, purpose, and motivation. I'm especially drawn to working with LGBTQIA+ clients around identity and relationships.
I also work with parents and families through family therapy, parent coaching, or alongside individual therapy when helpful, supporting them in making sense of what's going on, improving communication, and responding in ways that actually help.
My style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I'll meet you where you are while helping you better understand yourself, your relationships, and the patterns that shape your life. Together, we'll build on what's working, create change where it's needed, and take steps toward the life and relationships you want.
License
License(s)
Education
Pepperdine University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$160 - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Autism
- Trauma Survivors
Images and videos
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media