Sophia Mas, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Sleep and rest
Emotion regulation
Relationship help

About Sophia

Sophia Mas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and sleep problems. She also supports those facing addiction, trauma, body image concerns, and parenting pressures. Sophia speaks English and Spanish and works from Florida.

Sophia uses an interactive, practical style in sessions. She listens closely, asks plain questions, and offers skills people can try between meetings. Many clients focus on changing unhelpful thinking, managing strong emotions, improving communication, or rebuilding routines around sleep and daily life.

Her background includes work in emergency care, community mental health, and private practice. That variety shaped a flexible approach that can adapt to different situations and problems. She is comfortable addressing mood and personality challenges as well as crisis-related issues.

Sessions often blend several methods rather than relying on a single model. Approaches she draws on include cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based strategies, attachment-focused work, and skills training for emotional regulation. This mix is used to match practical goals the person brings to therapy.

Sophia emphasizes respect and steady support. She aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be discussed without judgement. Her goal is to help people build skills, reduce distress, and regain a stronger sense of daily functioning.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it often helps with mood, sleep, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how close relationships shape feeling and behavior and can guide work on communication, trust, and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past attempts, and what feels most workable. Together they will try methods that match the client's needs and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking. Different formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when days are tight, or letting people choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency and apply tools between sessions while working toward better sleep, emotion regulation, and relationship habits.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sophia help with?

Sophia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem issues, parenting concerns, and sleep-related difficulties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, teaching coping skills, and practicing changes that fit everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of experience across emergency care, community mental health, and private practice settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

How does payment work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.