Sofia Dickey, LCSW

Sofia Dickey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She also holds certification as an addictions counselor in Illinois, and her background includes work in both residential and outpatient treatment settings serving youth with behavioral concerns and adults coping with a range of mental health challenges. Sofia has supported many individuals in managing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse, and she brings experience helping with relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Sofia's counseling style centers on acceptance and compassion while drawing on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She aims to listen without judgment and to collaborate with clients on practical strategies and goals that fit their lives. Sofia offers flexible session formats including video, phone, live chat, and in-app messaging, and she checks messages at least once a day every day of the week. While she encourages video sessions when possible, she adapts to the communication methods that make each person most comfortable and works with clients to build sustainable progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sofia often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also employs motivational interviewing to support people who want to change behaviors such as substance use or to increase readiness for other treatment work, focusing on personal motivation and goals. Solution-focused therapy is another tool she uses to build on client strengths and identify concrete steps toward short-term goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sofia takes a collaborative stance. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote sessions. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and make it easier to attend regular sessions, follow up between meetings, and access care from different locations.