What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I highly recommend Dr. Lin Ott. She came into my life at the beginning of the pandemic and was able to help me through a very difficult period of my life.
I use the skills she taught me daily, and have even been able to help my children with what I learned from Dr. Lin Ott. She is kind, knowledgeable, and has made a lasting impression on myself and my family.
Thank you Dr. Lin Ott!”
DSMore than 1 year ago
“Dr. Sophia has a very wide variety of experience and expertise. I have and continue to receive fantastic guidance from Dr. Sophia. Specifically, Dr. Sophia has never told me what to do. Instead, she has given me recommendations for books, podcasts, and and other tools that allow me to self learn and discover the answers for myself.
My journey with Dr. Sophia has significantly improved the quality of my decision making and my life.”
NDMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Sophia Lin Ott
Focus areas
Anxiety
Disability Evaluation
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
EMDR Therapy
Depression
Life Coaching
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
EMDR
Coaching
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Energy Psychology
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Sophia Lin Ott
I am a California licensed Doctor of Psychology (PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University) and Board Certified Coach (Executive and Life Coaching) with certifications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, ADHD Treatment, and 500-hour Advanced Yoga Instruction. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and a Bachelor’s from Wheaton College. Over 18 years, I have worked with diverse clients including executives, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, attorneys, teachers, small business owners, and students at high school, college, and graduate levels. My clients come from organizations like Google, Apple, Facebook, Tesla, LinkedIn, start-ups, Stanford, San Jose State, Santa Clara Universities, and many Silicon Valley high schools.
Before becoming a psychologist and coach, I worked at Accenture as a web developer and process consultant. I have been married for 21 years and have twin sons and a daughter. With 29 years of combined study in dance and yoga, I bring extensive resources and expertise to support clients in mind-body healing and healthy functioning.
My life has involved facing serious challenges and transformation. I overcame a childhood marked by domestic violence and emotional abuse, as well as personal traumas including infertility, premature delivery of twins with a four-month NICU stay, and subsequent health struggles. I understand why you seek answers, especially in Silicon Valley’s culturally diverse, high-stress environment. You need practical solutions tailored to your unique challenges to find joy in daily life.
I bring compassion, high energy, education, and professional expertise to serve you as your therapist and coach. It is my passion to help each person discover hidden potential by overcoming their past to create a more satisfying present and hopeful future.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My approach blends traditional psychotherapy, which emphasizes your mind's thoughts and feelings, with somatic therapy, which focuses on your body's reactions and sensations. Using a combined mind-body approach provides you a holistic treatment that allows you to more quickly heal and change. My goal in working together through therapy is to help you gain insights and develop skills that allow you to relieve suffering and experience growth.
I will provide the outside perspective, as well as appropriate homework suggestions like books, videos, reflections/meditations, or step by step personal projects to promote the desired change. You will integrate these new ways of experiencing and managing your life into your different environments and relationships.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We begin with a deep dive assessment of your current functioning, as well as a download of your personal and professional history. This allows me to get up to speed with what your most pressing needs are and begin to collaborate toward practical solutions.
We will also spend a brief amount of time understanding the Science of Emotions and the Transformation process. This gives you the foundation and tools to begin healing and changing in a stable manner.
We then use specific mind-body tools and techniques to process your struggles and each session creates new emotional stability and clarity.
Session frequency is flexible and depends on your well-being and progress.
Dr. Sophia Lin Ott is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $500 for 75 minutes
Ongoing session: $350-400 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Free initial 20 min consultation.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Alliant International University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Alliant International University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- Wheaton College (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- California Psychological Association
- Santa Clara County Psychological Association
Awards and publications
- 500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher
- Board Certified Coach (Executive and Personal/Life)
- Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
- ADHD Assessment, Treatment, & Coaching
NPI number
1750612040
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I highly recommend Dr. Lin Ott. She came into my life at the beginning of the pandemic and was able to help me through a very difficult period of my life.
I use the skills she taught me daily, and have even been able to help my children with what I learned from Dr. Lin Ott. She is kind, knowledgeable, and has made a lasting impression on myself and my family.
Thank you Dr. Lin Ott!
More than 1 year agoDS
Dr. Sophia has a very wide variety of experience and expertise. I have and continue to receive fantastic guidance from Dr. Sophia. Specifically, Dr. Sophia has never told me what to do. Instead, she has given me recommendations for books, podcasts, and and other tools that allow me to self learn and discover the answers for myself.
My journey with Dr. Sophia has significantly improved the quality of my decision making and my life.
More than 1 year agoND
My visits with Dr. Sophia have been nothing short of phenomenal. For the first time, I felt like Dr. Sophia was always attentive and ready to listen, eager to teach me the intricacies of how we cope with trauma, and took every step imaginable to guide me through my darkest times.
Of course, it’s never an easy process. However, whereas my previous attempts always ended up like typical “talk therapy”, Dr. Sophia equipped me with a toolset to understand what I needed. She pointed out things in my life that I had stored away for so long. Things that only my lifelong friends and family could have ever known, yet she pieced them together so accurately and effectively. These are the same tools I use now on a regular basis to cognitively process my emotions and their origins, rather than letting them fester in my mind and kickstart the anxiety spiral.
Ultimately, I’m forever indebted to Dr. Sophia. She’s unlike any other doctor and medical professional I’ve ever worked with, and my life has changed as a result. Please, to whoever is reading this, you will not regret Dr. Sophia’s help. You too can overcome the largest hurdles, darkest obstacles, and most treacherous of thoughts. Sometimes we just need a helping hand, guidance, and someone who believes in us.
More than 1 year agoAL
I've been seeing Dr. Sophia Ott for 8 years now, starting from my late 20s to now mid-30s. She has coached me through tough life decisions (i.e., job changes and promotions, becoming a new parent, etc.) and helped me explore & overcome my past childhood trauma. I feel very comfortable opening up to Dr. Ott in our sessions and enjoy the non-judgemental, open atmosphere she provides. She's very professional, on time, and listens to what I'm saying during our sessions. She also relates to how I feel and what I'm going through, so it doesn't feel like I'm dealing with these struggles alone. She is helpful in providing techniques and resources to help me deal with my anxiety, my anger issues, and perfectionist ways.
Since seeing Dr. Ott, I've become a more present and less stressed individual who has found meaning and happiness in life. I've grown from an anxious, afraid to fail / make a mistake person, into a very mature and confident adult. I'm very happy to have found Dr. Ott, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to speak to on their struggles.
More than 1 year agoMW
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What practice does Dr. Sophia Lin Ott work with?
Dr. Sophia Lin Ott works with Dr. Sophia Lin Ott, PsyD.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sophia Lin Ott?
Dr. Sophia Lin Ott frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sophia Lin Ott on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sophia Lin Ott speak?
Dr. Sophia Lin Ott speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Sophia Lin Ott in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Sophia Lin Ott. 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.