Sophie Paquette , LCSW, CSW

Sophie Paquette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW practicing in South Carolina with nine years of clinical experience. She supports adults facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sophie also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, first responder challenges, sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and young adult and women's concerns.

Sophie adopts a strengths-based, client-centered approach that honors each person as the expert of their own story. She helps clients identify and build on their existing resources while offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused methods, which she tailors to match individual needs and goals.

Taking the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life often requires courage, and Sophie aims to provide steady, compassionate support through that process. She focuses on collaborative work, helping people set realistic goals, practice new skills, and increase confidence so they can move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the individual's perspective and strengths, creating space for a person to explore values, build self-esteem, and make decisions that fit their life. This approach is helpful for relationship issues, self-worth concerns, and adapting to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and coping skills for daily stressors.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and responding to the effects of traumatic experiences. It offers structured ways to reduce trauma-related symptoms and supports recovery for people affected by abuse, assault, or post-traumatic reactions.

Sophie Paquette combines these approaches as needed and works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to try approaches, adjust strategies, and set achievable steps toward improvement.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transitions, and maintain continuity of support. These formats provide flexibility in how and when someone engages with therapy while allowing licensed professionals to offer consistent, effective guidance.