Sophie Kuhn Bedaña, LMSW
Associate Therapist
Queer-identified
Cannabis Friendly
Sophie’s therapeutic approach integrates creative and expressive techniques alongside other modalities. She has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ children, teens, and adults including those who are socially and medically transitioning.
Sophie is dedicated to helping those struggling with the impacts of diet culture, anti-fat bias, and societal constructs. Her goal is to foster a safe and affirming environment where people can explore a different way to occupy and care for the body. Whether you’re grappling with the depths of religious trauma, confronting internalized systems of oppression, or feeling drained by the physical and emotional demands of being human, she offers a compassionate and curious space for growth.
Available states: NY
Available in person at our Manhattan office and virtually through New York State
Individual Therapy for adults 18+ and teens 12+
Clinical Interests and Specialties
Abortion, Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Burnout, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Infertility, Infidelity or Affairs, Job Stress, Kink / Sexual Outsiders, Life Transitions, LGBTQ Issues, Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, Self Esteem, School Issues, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Identity, Sleep or Insomnia, Spiritual Abuse or Religious Trauma, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma and PTSD, White Privilege / Fragility, Women’s Issues
Clinical Theories and Frameworks
Attachment-based, Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical (DBT), Expressive Arts & Play Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Feminist Therapy, Harm Reduction, Health at Every Size® (HAES®), Humanistic, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Parts Work, Person-Centered, Relational Therapy, Self Compassion, Sex Positivity, Somatic, Strengths-Based, Trauma Focused
Professional Licenses and Certifications
LMSW NY #113991
Educational Background
Masters in Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work, 2021
Bachelor of Arts from Otterbein University, 2016
Individual Psychotherapy
- Single session
- 45-47 minutes
- Half and double sessions available as needed
Limited sliding scale slots are available for those in financial need. Reach out directly to see if current sliding spots are open.
“Where we are born into privilege, we are charged with dismantling any myth of supremacy. Where we are born into struggle, we are charged with claiming our dignity, joy, and liberation.“
Sophie Kuhn Bedaña, LMSW
she/her
Associate Therapist
Sophie’s therapeutic approach integrates creative and expressive techniques alongside other modalities. She has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ children, teens, and adults including those who are socially and medically transitioning.
Sophie is dedicated to helping those struggling with the impacts of diet culture, anti-fat bias, and societal constructs. Her goal is to foster a safe and affirming environment where people can explore a different way to occupy and care for the body. Whether you’re grappling with the depths of religious trauma, confronting internalized systems of oppression, or feeling drained by the physical and emotional demands of being human, she offers a compassionate and curious space for growth.
Available states: NY
Available in person at our Manhattan office and virtually Throughout New York State
Individual Therapy for adults 18+ and teens 12+
Sophie’s Clinical Theories and Frameworks
Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Family Systems, Feminist Therapy, Harm Reduction, Health at Every Size® (HAES®), Humanistic, Interpersonal, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Psychoanalysis/Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational Therapy, Self Compassion, Sex Positivity, Somatic, Strengths-Based, Trauma Focused
Educational Background
Masters in Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work, 2021
Bachelor of Arts from Otterbein University, 2016
Sophie’s Clinical Interests and Specialties
Abortion, Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Burnout, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Infertility, Infidelity or Affairs, Job Stress, Kink / Sexual Outsiders, Life Transitions, LGBTQ Issues, Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, Self Esteem, School Issues, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Identity, Sleep or Insomnia, Spiritual Abuse or Religious Trauma, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma and PTSD, White Privilege / Fragility, Women’s Issues
Professional Licenses and Certifications
LMSW NY #113991
Individual Psychotherapy
- Single session
- 45-47 minutes
- Half and double sessions available as needed
Limited sliding scale slots are available for those in financial need. Reach out directly to see if current sliding spots are open.