Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
How Sophia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Hawaii
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sophia
Sophia Hoskins uses relationship-focused and practical therapy to help people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT with 13 years of experience based in Hawaii. Sophia presents her work in straightforward terms and aims to make sessions useful from the start.
Sophia helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, grief, and addictions. She also supports those facing anger, relationship tension, parenting strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career-related stress.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps toward change. Her background includes long experience in military settings, where she worked with service members on trauma, deployment, reintegration, anger, and relationship concerns. That experience shaped a practical approach to handling high-pressure situations and rebuilding trust after stressful events.
Sophia also works with athletes on peak performance, combining mental skills and realistic practice to reach specific goals. Her methods blend conversation with real-life exercises people can try between sessions. People who meet with Sophia can expect a collaborative process.
She listens for what matters most, suggests tools drawn from her approaches, and checks in about what is or isn’t working. This keeps work focused and personalized.
What Sophia works with
Everything Sophia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sophia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Approaches Sophia lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online therapy for emotion and relationships
Sophia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people manage strong feelings and repair relationships. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps partners and individuals name emotions, understand interaction patterns, and build more stable connections.She also draws on Existential Therapy when people want to address questions about meaning, values, and life direction. That approach helps people consider choices and responsibilities in a straightforward way, which can reduce distress linked to major life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences, and together decide which methods to try first. This lets sessions stay focused on what the person wants to change and how quickly they want to progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full-session conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone calls can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are helpful for short check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or tracking progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping treatment consistent.
Questions people ask about Sophia
What kinds of concerns does Sophia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, grief, addictions, anger, sleep issues, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, concrete skills, and checking what helps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Sophia has 13 years of experience as a licensed therapist working in Hawaii and in military settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT, practicing in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.