Sophia Doran, MA, LPC Associate, NCC
(She/Her/Hers)
Currently under the clinical supervision of Jaclyn N. Sepp, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™, NCC, RYT® 200
3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | 18+ | Family
SOPHIA IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:
Who are interested in expressive, trauma-informed support that respects each individual's story through sandtray, play, art, and bibliotherapy within an LGBTQIA2‑S affirming, disability/neurodiversity-inclusive, and accessible environment.
With teens and preteens as they explore identity, process trauma, build self-esteem, and develop healthy mental health and relationship skills in ways that are empowering and developmentally appropriate.
Who are interested in family-centered guidance that promotes strong connections, supports compassionate parenting, and assists families through life transitions such as loss, relationship changes, career shifts, or health challenges with honor, resilience, and clarity.
SOPHIA’S FAVORITES:
Favorite board game: Hues and Cues, honorable mentions (Uno and its variations, and Flip 7)
Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite animal: Flamingos
Favorite children’s book: Curious George by Margret & H.A. Rey
Favorite color: Light Blue
Favorite place in Austin: Lady Bird Lake
Favorite holiday: Halloween
I feel happiest when: I am dancing or hanging out with my friends
If I had a superpower it would be: Mystical Powers/Magic
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: Curled up on my bed watching a rom-com
MORE ABOUT SOPHIA:
Sophia is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Jaclyn Sepp, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™, NCC, RYT® 200. She is currently pursuing her Registered Play Therapist™ credential. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University (CACREP Accredited Program). Sophia is committed to providing trauma-informed, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health care. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families in diverse settings, including schools, university clinics, child advocacy centers, hospices/grief and loss centers. Sophia strives to create an inclusive, accessible, and culturally affirming environment to support clients in processing complex life experiences and trauma.
She meets her clients exactly where they are, opening a compassionate, judgment-free space where they can truly feel seen and heard. As a Narrative practitioner, she wholeheartedly believes that you are the ultimate expert of your own story. She is here to walk alongside you and is passionate about helping you discover deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, on your own terms and at your own pace.
When working with children, Sophia utilizes child-centered play therapy and expressive modalities, allowing children to lead the way and empowering them to build confidence and overcome challenges. She collaborates with families to provide ongoing support beyond therapy sessions. For tweens, teens and adults, she employs trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches tailored specifically to each individual, fostering genuine healing and meaningful growth.
Her background includes working at Midlothian High School, where she worked as a color guard technician for their marching band. During her collegiate studies at Texas State University, she worked in the Disability Services office and Texas State University’s Career Service Center, providing mental health care and fostering strong, trust-based relationships grounded in compassion and cultural responsiveness.
She practices from a Narrative Therapy lens and utilizes evidence-based interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, along with expressive modalities including play, art, and sandtray therapy.
In her personal time, Sophia enjoys spending time with friends, caring for plants, collecting Sonny Angels and Smiski figures, playing Pokémon, and solving Sudoku puzzles.
SOPHIA WORKS AT OUR BERKMAN AND SPICEWOOD OFFICE LOCATIONS AND OFFERS VIRTUAL SESSIONS. ALL SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THEIR RATES ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Individual Session $160, sliding scale options are available
Initial Consult, Parent Consult $185, sliding scale options are available
Family Session $210, sliding scale options are available
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Abuse (emotional / physical / sexual / neglect)
Adjustment to change & transition
Anger management / Irritability
Anxiety / Excessive worry / Perfectionism
Behavioral issues / School behavior
Bullying / Discrimination / Racism
Career Counseling & Exploration
Conflict resolution / Communication
Coping skills for big emotions
CPRT - Child Parent Relationship Therapy
Cultural Identity within Oppressive Social Systems
Depression
Disability & Medically-Complex Families
Executive Functioning
Friendship / Peer relationships
Grief & loss
Highly Sensitive Persons
Identity Development
LGBTQIA2S+
Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence: Developmental Disability
Neurodivergence: ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Neurodivergence: Autism
Neurodivergence: Intellectual Disability
Neurodivergence: Learning Disability
OCD - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Parenting / Discipline / Setting Boundaries
Self Advocacy
Self-esteem
Social Skills
Stress management
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Young Adulthood