Sophie Halma Counseling: meet your therapist

“I felt comfortable with Sophie right away; she quickly became a lifeline for me. Through parenting, major life transitions, and medication changes, she’s consistently offered both validation and gentle challenges that help me grow. After years of therapy with others, no one has come close to the level of care and understanding I’ve received from Sophie.”

- Current Client

My Values as a Therapist

  • Authenticity

    I urge you to show up exactly as yourself with no editing necessary! We contain multitudes, and all the parts of us are unique and have their own good intentions for us. Being true to myself enables me to help you feel safe enough to do the same. 

  • Respect

    You are always the expert on your own lived experience, what is important and valuable to you, and what feels safe and true in your own body. This perspective informs our relationship and how we navigate your healing journey together as collaborators.

  • Balance

    Your overall wellness and wholeness matter deeply, and our work together honors both evidence-based practices and the deeper nourishment of your spirit. Some sessions may feel light and restorative, while others invite deeper exploration and growth.

  • Care

    I was drawn to counseling because of my sensitivity and deep attunement to others’ emotions. What was once seen as a weakness has become my superpower. Offering care, empathy, and presence is the core of what I do.

Sophie Halma, MA, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Kansas. I received my Master’s in Counseling from the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC).

I’m a trauma-informed therapist in Prairie Village, Kansas. I counsel clients navigating the effects of trauma, abuse, or dysfunctional family systems. I also support new moms and parents as they adjust to parenthood and all that it entails. My approach is heartfelt, curious, and engaging, often using humor to create a safe space where clients feel seen and understood. With genuine care and practical tools, I empower clients to heal emotional wounds, break unhelpful patterns, and gain insight while becoming the best version of themselves. I blend evidence-based practices with intuition and warmth, making therapy a creative and collaborative process that serves your unique needs.

I’m a Kansas City native who’s lived and traveled elsewhere, so I understand what it means to leave, grow, and return changed. Before becoming a therapist, I spent years searching for fulfillment in both business and artistic fields, but something was missing. This unique career journey connects me with clients who also may be navigating topics like identity, purpose, and balance. As a parent myself who has navigated birth trauma and postpartum depression, I bring empathy and understanding of the tender season that is new parenthood. Having personally experienced the healing power of EMDR, I know firsthand how transformative trauma work can be.

I am level 2 trained in EMDR, and am actively pursuing certification. I have additional training in polyvagal-informed EMDR and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I am queer-affirming, HAES-aligned (Health at Every Size), neurodivergent-affirming, and poly-affirming. Whatever identities you bring to the table, you are welcome in this space.

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