Sophie Newman uses a creative, culturally-attuned, and systemic therapeutic approach to provide access to healing for those seeking support through therapy. Prior to becoming a therapist, she developed expertise in conflict management, human development, relationship dynamics, religious trauma, and sexual health. Holding the belief that healthy relationships must be built on a foundation of trust, she strives to provide an environment where humans from all walks of life feel welcome and safe.

Sophie seeks to empower clients to create and share their own meaning of life’s experiences, while also challenging them through compassion, curiosity, and humor. Using an active, directive, and collaborative approach, her hope is to be a resource for clients by partnering with them on their therapeutic journey. Grounded in Experiential Family Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, she utilizes creative interventions (i.e. art, meditation, writing) to foster deeper self understanding. Her expertise in lifespan development helps to provide clients with a holistic understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that may occur throughout life transitions (i.e. aging, grief/loss, parenting and illness). She enjoys working with a variety of concerns/populations and specializes in working with individuals and relationship systems that struggle with desire, intimacy, and sexuality. 

Sophie is licensed as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia. She received graduate training in Marriage & Family Therapy from Mercer University Medical School and undergraduate training in Human Development & Family Science from The University of Georgia. Sophie is working toward her sex therapy certification with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and receiving clinical supervision from Erika Pluhar, PhD, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CST-S.

I enjoy book club, sharing food, comedy shows, and raving about radishes. I live in Decatur with my partner and hound mix, Arwyn. You can often find me outdoors soaking up the sunshine, enjoying a local art exhibit, or writing a movie review on Letterboxd. If you feel that I might be a good fit for you or have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out for a complimentary phone consultation.