Sophie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
5150 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
Let's Connect (562) 525-5695
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Olive Leaf Family Therapy, I specialize in working with attachment wounds, complex trauma, and the coping strategies we had to adopt to survive them. I have advanced training in Attachment-Focused EMDR, suicide prevention, and trauma-focused care. Together, we’ll make sense of symptoms like anxiety or anger, untangle stuck patterns, and challenge inherited beliefs that no longer align with who you are. Together, we focus on understanding your experiences and facilitating growth for lasting change.
My therapeutic approach is interactive and collaborative. I use thoughtful questions, honest reflections, and real human connection to deepen our work together. We can explore how trauma shows up in your body, sense of self, and relationships. In this space, we will build more connected and compassionate ways of relating to yourself and others.
I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from CSU Dominguez Hills and a BA in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara. Combining clinical expertise and compassionate care, I am dedicated to supporting your growth. Please feel welcome to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and determine if therapy together is the right fit.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sophie Burgis now - (562) 525-5695
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 150192 Supervised by Sarah Ashley-Roa (California / 139359) Sophie Sparks Burgis
- Attended CSU Dominguez Hills, Masters of Science Martial and Family Therapy
- Certificate from Community Resiliency Model: CAMFT 62299 / 2022
- Certificate from EMDR Therapy Training: The Institute for Creative Mindfulness 4UZ0H4-CE000019 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sophie Burgis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Email me or call with questions - (562) 525-5695
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Attachment Styles
- Trauma and PTSD
- Maladaptive Coping
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
Sophie Burgis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Email me or call with questions - (562) 525-5695
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Sophie Burgis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Email me or call with questions - (562) 525-5695
Location
Primary Location
Olive Leaf Family Therapy
5150 E. Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 525-5695Email me
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Sophie Burgis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (562) 525-5695