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Dr. Sophie Whynacht
Psychological AssociateClinically Supervised

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
In Person in San Francisco
Online in California
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteBisexualLGBTQIA+Millennial
Location

Online Therapy

Details of my office at 2196 Union Street, San Francisco, CA

Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAddictionBody image issuesEating disordersLGBTQIA related issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyCareersLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSexuality Based IssuesAcademic challengesAdolescent mental healthAttachment issuesCodependencyCollege & graduate student issuesDivorce & separationGender identity & transgender healthIdentity developmentLife transitionsPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesStep-family/Blended Family IssuesSuicidal ideationWomen's issuesNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Culturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyHumanistic TherapyMotivational InterviewingEmotionally Focused TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Marriage & Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Dr. Sophie Whynacht, Psychological Associate, PSB94028026 is practicing under the supervision of James Norwood (California, Licensed Psychologist, 33379) at 2196 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsAPA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology, Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center
Education
University of Massachusetts Boston, Doctorate of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, 2023
California Institute of Integral Studies, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Dr. Sophie Whynacht, PA, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.