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Charity Sophus

Profile / United States

Charity Sophus, LCSW

Texas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression

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  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Skills for emotion regulation
  • Support for caregivers

About Charity

Charity Sophus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to caregiver strain, aging issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, intellectual disability, mood disorders, self-harm, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

In sessions she uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice thinking patterns and try different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions often include clear skills practice and brief exercises to test new ways of reacting to stress and mood shifts.

Her style is goal-oriented and focused on habits that make daily life harder. She works with people to set small, achievable steps and track what changes. That can mean working on emotional regulation skills, managing urges related to addiction, or breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking that worsen anxiety and depression.

Charity has experience supporting caregivers and people managing chronic conditions. That background informs practical problem-solving for illness, disability, and changing family roles. She also helps with issues tied to aging and transitions into young adulthood.

Sessions are offered in English and provided for people located in Texas. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so the therapist and client can confirm goals and the right approach for their situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charity uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT typically involves setting clear goals, trying out new responses between sessions, and reviewing what worked and what did not. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her work; it focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with a person's values rather than getting stuck on internal discomfort.

She treats approach selection as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss what feels practical and useful, then try methods and adjust based on results. That means a plan can be changed if a different mix of skills, exercises, or pacing suits the client's needs and goals.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into daily life more easily, reduce travel time, and let someone join from a quieter setting or a short break at work. Online work can allow focused skills practice and brief check-ins that would otherwise be harder to schedule, and the therapist will help choose session rhythms and tools that match each person's routine and capacity.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersSelf-harmWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address most often?

Charity focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapeutic approach?

She uses practical, structured methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices to build everyday coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and provides services to people located in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed or priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to confirm goals and approach.

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Charity Sophus

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