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Hi! I’m Sophy Varghese.

I’ve always been drawn to people—particularly their stories, struggles, and moments of transformation. Encouraging and comforting others came naturally and led me to pursue a career in behavioral health. I have a Master’s in Social Work from The University of Maryland and have been working in the District of Columbia as a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years. I have a special interest in working with women who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, developing as a leader, faith based counseling and establishing healthy boundaries in relationships. My approach is empowering, holistic, and collaborative. I utilize techniques from treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to maximize effectiveness. While we may explore your past experiences, we won’t stay there. Our focus will be on your present and future. Our work together will include problem solving, strategic planning, learning how to process your emotions, developing healthy coping skills, and replacing unhelpful thinking patterns. With many years of experience in behavioral health and leadership roles, I bring a strategic approach to therapy. I’m passionate about helping people win the internal battles by offering research backed interventions and hope.

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Healing

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Depression & Anxiety

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Navigating Relationships & Boundaries

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Faith Based Counseling

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Schedule a free 15—min. phone consult to determine if we’re a good fit.

Book a Session

If you wish to move forward, we’ll book your first session on the call.

Attend Session

We’ll spend time getting to know each other and establish your treatment plan.

Empowering Women

I am deeply committed to supporting women as they navigate the unique challenges of balancing life and responsibilities. Whether it’s managing the pressures of societal expectations, balancing multiple roles, overcoming depression and anxiety, healing from trauma, or finding your voice in relationships and career, I understand that women’s experiences are complex and layered.

My work is grounded in honoring each woman’s individual story and cultural background while addressing universal issues like self-worth, boundaries, identity, and empowerment. I’m passionate about helping women develop confidence, clarity and resilience.

As an Asian American woman, I also have a special interest in working with other women from Eastern and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) backgrounds. I understand the complexities that can arise around identity, generational expectations, family dynamics, and cultural values.

I am passionate about providing a space where Asian American women feel seen, heard, and understood—without having to explain or defend their cultural realities. Whether you’re dealing with intergenerational conflicts, struggles with boundaries, feelings of obligation, or the tension between cultural roles and your own desires, I’m here to support you.

Together, we’ll explore these complexities with sensitivity and respect, working to develop healthy coping strategies, authentic self-expression, and meaningful growth.

FAQ

At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I believe that trust, safety and connection form the foundation for meaningful growth—and I prioritize building that relationship from the very first session. As that foundation is established, I bring in strategic, evidence-based interventions to support your goals in a way that’s purposeful and effective.

You can expect a space that is supportive, respectful, and emotionally safe—while also being a place where you’ll be gently challenged to think critically, break old patterns, and take meaningful steps forward. Our work is always infused with hope, clarity, and a deep belief in your capacity for change.

My approach is both collaborative and individualized. I’ll meet you where you are emotionally, while also guiding our work with intention and direction. Sessions are structured but flexible—grounded in a plan, yet responsive to what’s most pressing for you now. The first couple of sessions will focus on gathering history and establishing therapeutic goals.

I encourage clients to come to sessions with an agenda: reflect on anything significant that happened during the past week (positive or difficult), identify problems or situations where you’d like support, share how your mood has been, and check in on any action steps or insights from our previous session. This rhythm helps keep our work focused and helps you get the most out of therapy.

The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. This gives us a chance to briefly connect, talk about what you’re looking for, and determine if we’re a good fit to work together. If you decide to move forward, we’ll discuss scheduling options and review how to use out-of-network benefits, if that’s something you’d like to explore.

Before your first session, you’ll complete some brief intake and informed consent documents along with payment setup to help us start with clarity and shared understanding.

In the beginning of our work together, I typically recommend meeting weekly. This consistent rhythm helps us build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish a sense of safety and trust, and start addressing the concerns that brought you to therapy. Weekly sessions also allow us to develop a clear and personalized treatment plan that supports steady progress and emotional stability.

As we move forward and you begin to feel more grounded and confident in applying what you’re learning, we may decide together to transition to bi-weekly or less frequent sessions. This decision is always collaborative and based on your needs, goals, and comfort level.

Whether you’re just starting or moving into a maintenance phase, my goal is to ensure that you continue feeling supported, equipped, and empowered every step of the way.

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