Sofia Softas-Nall

Sofia Softas-Nall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She is a Board Certified LPC Supervisor on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) Registry. Sofia specializes in working with life transitions, LGBTQIA+ concerns, multicultural counseling, athletes and mental health, anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, pain, trauma, and PTSD. Sofia has experience counseling adults, teens, groups, couples, and families. Sofia has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR-II) trauma therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness. She believes that when we heal from traumatic experiences we can then make space for empowerment, self-compassion, connection, and a more rewarding life. Sofia also believes that life transitions are opportunities for growth. Sofia has experience working in a wide range of settings including private practice, hospitals and medical clinics, integrated care, community mental health, university psychological services clinic, cancer rehabilitation institute, disability support services and teaching university students in psychology. She holds two master’s degrees: A Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado (CACREP Accredited), and a Master of Science in Psychological Science from University College Dublin, Ireland. Sofia did her clinical internship at Banner Health North Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program. Sofia aims to create a non-judgmental space for clients to open up as their authentic selves over time. She assists clients in developing their coping skills, social support networks, and rewriting thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving them. Sofia has ancestry from Greece and the United States which makes her passionate about multicultural counseling and diversity. Outside of work, Sofia loves to travel, write music, sing, play guitar, hike, and spend time in nature. Sofia is a former college basketball player and enjoys sports and physical activity. She values time with her family and her dog, Hiccup.