- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Imago relationship work
About Sophia
Sophia Hoskins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Hawaii with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and addiction. She also supports those coping with grief, sleep problems, intimacy issues, career stress, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem struggles.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago relationship work, existential ideas and hypnotherapy. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, building clearer communication, and changing patterns that keep people stuck. That practical focus helps people name emotions they find hard to name and shift how they respond to each other.
Sophia has extensive experience with military communities, including overseas and stateside work supporting service members with trauma, deployment, reintegration, anger and relationship strain. She has also spent recent years working with athletes on peak performance, blending mental skills with physical goals.
Clients can expect direct conversation about what is happening now, what keeps it going, and small goals to try between sessions. Sophia draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs and goals rather than using one fixed method.
Her work is informed by years of practice on Oahu and by activities outside therapy such as surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding and riding horses. Those interests shape a practical, action-oriented style aimed at real-world results.
How EFT, CBT and existential work translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with emotions that drive relationship patterns. It focuses on how partners or individuals respond to feelings and on creating new ways of connecting when emotions become overwhelming or hard to express.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and habits that interfere with daily life.
Existential therapy addresses questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when major life changes, career decisions or identity concerns feel confusing or heavy.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether EFT, CBT, existential ideas or a combination fits a client’s goals and preferences. Sessions often change as needs become clearer and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people keep appointments from different locations and can be a good choice for those balancing work, family, or training commitments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career strain, bipolar disorder and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT, existential approaches, hypnotherapy and Imago techniques to focus on feelings, communication and changing unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced as a psychotherapist and LMFT since 2008, bringing 13 years of experience working in Hawaii and with military populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Hawaii.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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