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Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, PsyD

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, PsyD

Psychologist
40 Grove St, Ste 420, Wellesley, MA
I came to this work by sitting with people at some of the hardest moments of their lives, through extensive experience as a psycho-oncology psychologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, in hospital rooms during cancer treatment, in the quiet aftermath of a diagnosis that changed everything. Those years at the bedside taught me that people are never just a set of symptoms to manage. They're a whole story, still being written, and good care has to make room for all of it. My time as Chief Psychologist at a multi-location practice sharpened all of this. Leading clinical operations at scale meant designing a model of care built around meeting every patient where they are, understanding them at a deep level before deciding what they need, because I saw firsthand how much that depth of understanding shapes treatment and outcome. Saga is where I get to practice that model fully: a place with enough time and enough trust to know a person before deciding what they need. Theoretically, I work primarily from a psychodynamic and relational lens, I'm most interested in the patterns beneath the presenting problem, and in how early relationships continue to shape a person's inner life. I am not exclusively a psychodynamic therapist, though. I integrate psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and existential modalities, with a strong emphasis on the mind-body connection and the impact of lifestyle factors, including sleep, movement, and nutrition, on psychological well-being. The frame changes; the commitment to understanding someone fully before treating them does not. Originally from Iceland, I grew up moving between languages and places, which left me with a lasting curiosity about how people make sense of themselves in different contexts. Outside the office, that same curiosity shows up as a love of long-form storytelling, the kind of sagas our practice is named for, and a belief that the best insights often come from stepping back, not leaning in harder.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Soffia Palsdottir

Focus areas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Anxiety Disorder
Therapy
Adjustment Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Test
Women's Mental Health Issues
Adult Psychotherapy
Burnout

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Soffia Palsdottir

I came to this work by sitting with people at some of the hardest moments of their lives, through extensive experience as a psycho-oncology psychologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, in hospital rooms during cancer treatment, in the quiet aftermath of a diagnosis that changed everything. Those years at the bedside taught me that people are never just a set of symptoms to manage. They're a whole story, still being written, and good care has to make room for all of it. My time as Chief Psychologist at a multi-location practice sharpened all of this. Leading clinical operations at scale meant designing a model of care built around meeting every patient where they are, understanding them at a deep level before deciding what they need, because I saw firsthand how much that depth of understanding shapes treatment and outcome. Saga is where I get to practice that model fully: a place with enough time and enough trust to know a person before deciding what they need. Theoretically, I work primarily from a psychodynamic and relational lens, I'm most interested in the patterns beneath the presenting problem, and in how early relationships continue to shape a person's inner life. I am not exclusively a psychodynamic therapist, though. I integrate psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and existential modalities, with a strong emphasis on the mind-body connection and the impact of lifestyle factors, including sleep, movement, and nutrition, on psychological well-being. The frame changes; the commitment to understanding someone fully before treating them does not. Originally from Iceland, I grew up moving between languages and places, which left me with a lasting curiosity about how people make sense of themselves in different contexts. Outside the office, that same curiosity shows up as a love of long-form storytelling, the kind of sagas our practice is named for, and a belief that the best insights often come from stepping back, not leaning in harder.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders

Other popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation

Office location

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Saga Health and Wellness
40 Grove St, Ste 420, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • The Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1073050456

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Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
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Dr. Soffia Palsdottir has 2 office locations, including in New Ashford and Wellesley, view full addresses on Dr. Palsdottir's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Soffia Palsdottir?

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Soffia Palsdottir on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Soffia Palsdottir speak?

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Soffia Palsdottir in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Dr. Soffia Palsdottir. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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