Soph Luker

My Approach

When it comes to therapy, you are the expert of your life. My role is to be a guide through whatever journey you’re going through. I see the therapeutic process through an Existential-Humanistic lens. This essentially means that we’re working together to find what is meaningful for you, and then finding what changes can be made to align yourself to that meaning.

In order to achieve a vibrant working relationship, I strive to create a space as free from shame as possible. This process is supported by several evidence-based and trauma-informed therapy models. And, while the vulnerable nature of therapy is never free of risk, I work with my clients in a kind, direct way. Working together, it is my hope that we can uncover the roots of your internal motivations that create negative patterns or self-concepts. By uncovering your identity and meaning-making we can collaborate in finding where mistaken goals lead you to dysfunctional experiences. Then, through aligning your goals with your motivation, we can find a healthier mode of functioning that leads you to self-actualization, and perhaps even self-transcendence.

About Soph Luker

Therapy has always been in the back of my mind as something I wanted to pursue, but like many people, I took a less-than-direct path. I ended up studying theatre during my undergrad years, drawn in by the raw emotion, complexity, and humanity that it celebrates. For me, it felt like a way of stepping into other people’s lives and seeing the world through their eyes—which, in its own way, isn’t all that different from what I do now as a therapist.

In my graduate studies, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, each with their own unique story and journey. One of the most formative parts of my clinical experience so far was working in a behavioral hospital, where I supported individuals navigating acute crises—suicidality, detox, mania, and psychosis. I found that work deeply meaningful. Still, I longed to build longer-term relationships with clients, to walk with them not just through crisis but into stability—towards healthier relationships, more grounded lifestyles, and greater internal peace.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll probably find me in my garden, happily coaxing artichokes, kale, carrots, and pollinator-friendly flowers to grow. If I’m not outdoors, it’s probably because I’m waiting out the 15-minute sunscreen activation period (yes, I sunburn the moment I step outside). I also love listening to audiobooks on road trips and crafting Dungeons & Dragons adventures with friends. These quieter joys remind me of how important it is to create space—for growth, for play, for connection. It’s a value I try to bring into every therapeutic relationship.