Sofia Larraz, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Sofia

Sofia Larraz is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience supporting people facing family and parenting challenges. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction concerns, and major life changes. Sofia speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida as FL LCSW SW2912.

Sofia focuses on respectful, down-to-earth conversations. She listens first and tailors each plan to what a person actually needs.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make problems easier to handle, not to overwhelm anyone with jargon. Her approach includes gentle guidance around communication and attachment concerns. She draws on proven methods to help partners and family members talk through recurring problems.

The work often involves practical steps to reduce conflict and rebuild trust. Sofia also supports people coping with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and burnout. She helps clients set small, doable goals for change.

Painful feelings get named and worked through at a comfortable pace. When parenting or family roles shift, Sofia helps people find new rhythms and clearer boundaries. She uses her long experience to spot patterns and offer alternatives.

Her style is calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on real-life tools.

How her approaches translate to online family support

Sofia uses client-centered therapy to put the persons experience at the center of care. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, with the therapist listening carefully and responding to each concern. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and changes in family roles.

She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work. That method emphasizes practical skills for improving communication and reducing conflict between partners. It is useful when couples need tools to manage recurring arguments and rebuild connection.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Sofia works collaboratively to decide which approach fits a persons goals and preferences. She adjusts plans as families and situations evolve so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep momentum between appointments. For many people, remote sessions help sustain progress while juggling work, childcare, and daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sofia address?

She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is client-centered and respectful, focusing on listening first and then tailoring a plan to each persons needs with straightforward, practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

Sofia has 40 years of professional experience in social work and psychotherapy practice.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida, listed as FL LCSW SW2912, and practices within the state of Florida.

Which languages are offered during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 40 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Spanish

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