Genevieve Sofranec, LCSW, LISW

Genevieve Sofranec is a licensed social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and works from a people-centered perspective. Her style is calm and practical, aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.

She left a business management career in 2013 and brought that real-world experience into her therapy work. That change shaped how she listens to stories of loss, transition, and rebuilding. Genevieve uses those experiences to help clients find concrete ways to move forward after hard times.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on skills people can use between appointments, such as noticing thoughts, practicing acceptance, and testing small behavior changes. She helps people translate insight into actions that fit their routines.

Genevieve has six years of clinical experience working with issues like trauma, grief, addiction, depression, and parenting stress. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver burden, body image concerns, and relationship difficulties. Her aim is to increase self-awareness and practical coping rather than promise quick fixes.

Clients can expect a non-judgmental space where identity, empowerment, and self-compassion are part of the work. Conversations move at the client's pace and often include plain-language explanations and step-by-step plans for handling stress and anxiety.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. This helps with anxiety, stress, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can ease everyday stress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time as progress becomes clear.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are hectic. It also lets people practice skills in their regular routines and bring real-life examples to sessions, which can speed up learning and make changes more practical.