Sofia Dickey , LCSW

Sofia Dickey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois and a Certified Addictions Counselor with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. As a licensed clinical social worker she is trained to provide therapeutic care, and as a certified addictions counselor she has focused training in working with substance use and related concerns.

She has provided services in both residential and outpatient treatment settings, supporting youth with behavioral concerns as well as adults facing a range of mental health challenges. Her work has included helping people manage depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma, and she has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds through these issues.

Her counseling approach centers on acceptance and compassion while drawing on cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She works collaboratively to help clients set goals, identify practical steps toward change, and build skills for coping with difficult emotions and situations.

She offers additional daily support through messaging and encourages contact as needed, checking messages at least once a day every day of the week. Her practice includes messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions; she encourages video meetings but is available via whichever format makes each person most comfortable. She looks forward to working with individuals and helping them reach their goals.