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Sophia Hoskins, LMFT
Hawaii
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship Support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Performance coaching
About Sophia
Sophia Hoskins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of experience based in Hawaii. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and trauma. Her practice also includes support for issues like addiction, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, career stress, and bipolar-related struggles.
She uses clear, structured methods in sessions. Sophia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with emotionally focused and existential approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also integrates hypnotherapy and Imago relationship work when those methods fit a client's goals.
Sophia has run a private practice on Oahu and has experience working in a variety of settings. In recent years she has worked with athletes on peak performance, focusing on practical skills to improve mental and physical consistency. Her background includes supporting people through reintegration and relationship difficulties after major life changes.
Sessions focus on specific problems and concrete steps people can try between meetings. Sophia helps clients set short-term goals, test new behaviors, and track what changes help. She favors straightforward feedback and measurable strategies that people can use in daily life.
People seeking therapy should expect direct, focused work on the issues they name. Before scheduling, confirm current session formats and any other practical details through the booking process.
How CBT, EFT, and Existential Approaches Work Online
Sophia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thinking patterns that worsen anxiety or depression. CBT sessions focus on clear steps, practice tasks, and measuring small changes over time.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship patterns and closeness issues by mapping interaction cycles and testing new ways of relating. Existential Therapy is used to look at meaning, values, and life choices when clients face big transitions or doubt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophia will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The choice of techniques can shift if a different focus looks more useful in practice.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. The practical advantage of online work is that sessions can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to return for brief check-ins. Some people prefer shorter meetings when they have limited time, while others use longer sessions for relationship work or deeper processing. Discussing session length and rhythm happens during the matching and scheduling steps so arrangements match everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar concerns, and related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
Sophia uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. Sessions include concrete exercises and short tasks to practice between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and has run a private practice on Oahu. Her recent work includes supporting athletes on peak performance and addressing relationship and reintegration challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Hawaii and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or scheduling details during booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Confirm current session formats before booking through the platform. The booking flow includes selecting session options and scheduling a first meeting.
How does pricing and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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