Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Sofia Dickey, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149019497
- NPI
- 1972877512
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Sofia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Sofia
Sofia Dickey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
Sofia uses straightforward, goal-focused methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She uses solution-focused tools to identify small, practical steps that move things forward. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.
Her background includes work in residential and outpatient treatment settings serving people with behavioral concerns and a range of mental health issues. That experience informs how she balances structure and listening in sessions.
In meetings she aims to listen without judgment and to offer clear, practical options for coping and problem solving. Sessions tend to center on current concerns, concrete skills, and manageable homework between meetings when helpful.
People who contact her are invited to describe what they hope to change and how life looks now. The first conversations focus on priorities and on setting short-term goals. From there she and the client shape a plan that fits the person’s schedule and needs.
BHow sessions work
How Sofia applies practical approaches during online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and some addiction-related patterns where changing daily habits matters.Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels uncertain about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify personal reasons for change and to build momentum toward goals. Solution-focused therapy keeps sessions directed toward achievable steps and immediate next actions rather than long-term exploration.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sofia discusses options with each person, checks what feels practical, and adjusts methods based on goals and progress. This is a collaborative process that looks at what will fit the person’s life and priorities.
The original biography did not list explicit session formats for this profile here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can help people fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often use a mix of video, phone, or messaging to match client needs, but verify which specific formats are available for these appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sofia supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and related struggles such as abandonment, attachment issues, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented style that combines cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to help people make changes and manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in residential and outpatient treatment settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW license and practices in Illinois.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific pricing details before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers