California, LCSW #110022
Sophia Ngo

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LCSW
Santa Clara
Female
Asian
Virtual and In Person
Specialties
Trauma, Anxiety, Racial/cultural identity
Education
Masters of Social Work | San Jose State University, 2019; Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences | University of California, 2015
About
Sophia Ngo, LCSW, PPSC, is a holistic trauma therapist dedicated to helping adults heal from complex trauma, attachment wounds, and relational difficulties. Drawing from her training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Tholage, Sophia integrates somatic, relational, and holistic approaches to support deep and lasting change. With experience across nonprofit, school, community, private, and corporate settings, Sophia brings a grounded and inclusive perspective to her work. She specializes in working with AANHPI and BIPOC clients, exploring cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and familial and interpersonal relationships. Sophia is also a clinical supervisor who provides a collaborative, compassionate, and structured environment for pre-licensed and newly licensed clinicians. Her supervision emphasizes clinical growth, ethical practice, and self-awareness while encouraging authenticity and self-care as essential professional tools. Through her practice, Wild Lavender Therapy, Sophia offers both ongoing psychotherapy and therapy intensives designed for clients seeking accelerated healing. She is passionate about creating a safe, affirming space where clients and clinicians alike can reconnect with balance, resilience, and authenticity.
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Message to clients
If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably someone who’s been holding it all together for a long time. You show up, take care of others, and keep things running, even when it comes at the cost of your own well-being. Maybe you feel anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you. Maybe you’re tired of just coping and want to actually feel better, not just get by. In our work together, I help you slow down and begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in somatic and attachment-based work. I pay attention to both your mind and body, helping you release old patterns and connect with yourself in a deeper, more authentic way. I believe healing happens in relationships. My role is to walk with you, not in front of you. Together, we’ll explore what balance and peace look like for you, so you can move through life feeling more present, connected, and aligned with who you truly are. Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or returning to do deeper work, I’m here to offer a space that feels safe, affirming, and supportive of your growth. You don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible, and we can start that process together.
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Race and ethnicity
Asian
Cultural and experiential knowledge
Asian culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism, Traditional Asian religions/spiritualities
Location
Santa Clara
Specialties
Trauma, Anxiety, Racial/cultural identity
Additional areas of focus
ADHD, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Burnout, Caring professionals, Couples counseling, First generation immigrant experience, Gender identity, Highly sensitive people, Life transitions, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Neurodivergence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Social anxiety, Stress
Therapeutic style
Challenging, Holistic, Empowering, Affirming, Social justice oriented
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Narrative, Somatic therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Trauma-focused
Cost
$245
/Individual Session
$300
/Couples Session
$300
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Offers sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Caitlin Blair, LCSW
Sophia has expertise in working with AANHPI and BIPOC folks to experience holistic relief from trauma, anxiety, and depression. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and training to integrate tools and techniques that are expertly tailored to each clients.
Elizabeth Nguyen, LMFT
Sophia is a dedicated expert in inclusive somatic and holistic healing, a master of her craft! Through genuine connections, her profoundly trauma-informed work recognizes that true healing happens when the mind and body are safely integrated.
Priyanka Pathak, LCSW
Sophia Ngo is a highly skilled psychotherapist in California. She cares deeply about helping her clients and tailors sessions and services for their needs. Her focus on somatic responses to emotions allows clients to address needs that can go unaddressed. Her cultural understanding based on her own lived experience and work with Asian American and BIPOC clients is invaluable among therapists. Her clients can benefit from various modalities at her disposal, including EMDR and Brain Spotting, as well as services like support groups.
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