Sophia Alan, LMSW, LCSW

Sophia Alan, LMSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist
NY
4.94
“Sophia is an exceptional psychotherapist who combines deep clinical knowledge with genuine empathy. Her use of CBT techniques, along with her caring approach, has made a profound impact on my personal growth and emotional well-being. I consistently leave sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and empowered. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, lasting change. ”
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Highly recommended
98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
98% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.94

Average wait time

4.94

Bedside manner

4.94
“Sophia is an exceptional psychotherapist who combines deep clinical knowledge with genuine empathy. Her use of CBT techniques, along with her caring approach, has made a profound impact on my personal growth and emotional well-being. I consistently leave sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and empowered. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, lasting change. ”
BCLess than 1 year ago
“Sophia is truly one of a kind. Her warmth, compassion, and deep understanding made me feel safe to open up and grow in ways I didn’t think were possible. I always leave sessions feeling supported, seen, and more connected to myself. Highly recommend to anyone seeking real healing and transformation.”
VELess than 1 year ago

About Sophia Alan

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues
Anxiety

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sophia Alan

Sophia holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from NYU. She specializes in working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, traumatic symptoms, self-esteem, coping skills, and relationship issues. Sophia believes in the importance of an integrative technique base to best suit the individual’s needs and goals. Her experience is grounded in CBT, mindfulness-based, creative art and play therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Above all, she prioritizes the therapeutic relationship to create an environment of trust, allowing healing to take place at the client’s own pace, so they may feel seen, heard, and understood. She is highly empathic to guide and empower you towards growth and well-being. Sophia has experience with children, adolescents, and young adults from various walks of life, including psychiatric social work as well as children exposed to domestic violence and abuse. She has also worked with parents as part of the treatment plans to build on strengthening supportive parenting strategies. In her free time, Sophia enjoys being in nature, reading, and spending time with friends and family - especially her rescue pup, Otie.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $135 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $135 for 55 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Anxiety
    Depression
    Parenting Counseling
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    School Phobia
    Teen Violence
    Therapy
    Anxiety
    Depression
    Parenting Counseling
    Psychotherapy

    Education and background

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    Education and training

    • New York University, Master's in Social Work

    NPI number

    1528750577

    Patient reviews

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    Overall rating
    4.94
    Wait time
    4.94
    Bedside manner
    4.94
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    Sophia is so kind and skilled, highly recommended!
    Sophia is an exceptional psychotherapist who combines deep clinical knowledge with genuine empathy. Her use of CBT techniques, along with her caring approach, has made a profound impact on my personal growth and emotional well-being. I consistently leave sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and empowered. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, lasting change.
    Sophia is truly one of a kind. Her warmth, compassion, and deep understanding made me feel safe to open up and grow in ways I didn’t think were possible. I always leave sessions feeling supported, seen, and more connected to myself. Highly recommend to anyone seeking real healing and transformation.
    Before therapy, I often felt stuck in my own thoughts. Thanks to Sophia and the skills she taught me, I now have tools to challenge those thoughts, shift my mindset, and move forward with purpose. It’s truly been life-changing.
    Sophia is amazing! She helped me work through anxiety, depression, and stress using a mix of CBT, mindfulness, and other techniques that really work. She’s so caring, supportive, and easy to talk to. I always leave sessions feeling calmer, clearer, and more hopeful. Truly life-changing experience.
    I can’t thank Sophia enough. She taught me practical skills for managing anxiety and stress and helped me work through depression with so much kindness and understanding. Her blend of IFS and holistic techniques really made therapy feel personal and effective.
    Sophia is an incredible therapist — warm, intuitive, and deeply compassionate. From the very first session, she made me feel safe, understood, and supported. Her gentle yet insightful guidance helped me see things in a new light and develop real tools to handle life’s challenges. I’m so grateful for her presence and the genuine care she brings to every session. She’s truly a gift.
    Sophia is an exceptional therapist who uses a variety of approaches — CBT, mindfulness, and grounding tools — to help manage anxiety and stress. Her compassionate and insightful guidance has helped me gain confidence, emotional balance, and real-life coping skills. I’m so grateful for her support and expertise
    She really listens to what I am experiencing and my thoughts . During this time I felt she was a voice of guidance helping me see what is going on. That is what I needed: someone who does not know who I am but listens and helps me realize what am I doing and how to get to what I need and the results I want out of therapy time. I really feel a lot better and more driven to accomplish what I wanted to do when I started therapy
    Very friendly, kind and helpful
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    Sophia Alan frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sophia Alan on their profile.

    What languages does Sophia Alan speak?

    Sophia Alan speaks English.

    How do patients rate Sophia Alan in reviews?

    43 patients have reviewed Sophia Alan. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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