Sophie Talmadge Silleck, LMSW
Associate Therapist
Queer-identified
Jewish
Sophie is an individual and couples therapist with a background in relationship and sex therapy, as well as extensive experience working with individuals in addiction recovery. She feels that the best way to understand a client is by delving deeper and learning about a client holistically. Most presenting problems stem from larger themes and patterns in our lives, which is why it is pertinent to explore these.
By using a person centered approach, Sophie strives to create a collaborative environment where clients can work on goals they have set for themselves. She believes therapy is a place for exploration free from judgment, shame, and stigma as well as a space to foster open and honest conversations. Sophie believes in the importance of holding space for clients to identify their strengths and seek personal empowerment.
Prior to obtaining her LMSW, Sophie became a certified recovery peer advocate and addiction recovery coach. She has worked at an outpatient detox center and rehab with individuals in recovery for substance and alcohol use disorders and has volunteered as a crisis counselor.
Available states: NY, NJ
Available in person at our Manhattan office and virtually through New York State and New Jersey
Individual and Couples / Relationship Therapy for adults 18+
Clinical Interests and Specialties
Abortion, Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, Addiction, Adjustment, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Aro/Ace Identity (Aromantic and Asexuality Spectrums), Attachment, Body Image Issues, Borderline Personality, Burnout, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Compassion Fatigue, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Gambling, Grief or Loss, Infidelity or Affairs, Kink / Sexual Outsiders, Life Transitions, LGBTQ Issues, Marital and Premarital, Men’s Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic, Peer Relationships, Personal Growth, Personality Disorders, Polyamorous and Open Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Identity, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Toxic Masculinity, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women’s Issues
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, Person-Centered, Psychoanalysis/Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational Therapy, Self Compassion, Sex Positivity, Somatic, Strengths-Based, Trauma Focused
Professional Licenses and Certifications
LMSW, NY, #123652
LMSW, NJ, #44SL07174700
Educational Background
M.S.W., New York University
B.F.A., Theatrical Lighting Design, Brooklyn College
Individual Psychotherapy
- Single session
- 45-47 minutes
- Half and double sessions available as needed
Relationship & Couples Therapy
- 60 minutes
Limited sliding scale slots are available for those in financial need. Reach out directly to see if current sliding spots are open.
“No need to hurry, no need to sparkle, no need to be anybody but oneself.”
Sophie Talmadge Silleck, LMSW
she/her
Associate Therapist
Sophie is an individual and couples therapist with a background in relationship and sex therapy, as well as extensive experience working with individuals in addiction recovery. She feels that the best way to understand a client is by delving deeper and learning about a client holistically. Most presenting problems stem from larger themes and patterns in our lives, which is why it is pertinent to explore these.
By using a person centered approach, Sophie strives to create a collaborative environment where clients can work on goals they have set for themselves. She believes therapy is a place for exploration free from judgment, shame, and stigma as well as a space to foster open and honest conversations. Sophie believes in the importance of holding space for clients to identify their strengths and seek personal empowerment.
Prior to obtaining her LMSW, Sophie became a certified recovery peer advocate and addiction recovery coach. She has worked at an outpatient detox center and rehab with individuals in recovery for substance and alcohol use disorders and has volunteered as a crisis counselor.
Available states: NY, NJ
Available in person at our Manhattan office and virtually Throughout New York State and New Jersey
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
Individual and Couples/Relationship Therapy for adults 18+
Sophie’s Clinical Interests and Specialties
Abortion, Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, Addiction, Adjustment, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Aro/Ace Identity (Aromantic and Asexuality Spectrums), Attachment, Body Image Issues, Borderline Personality, Burnout, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Compassion Fatigue, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Gambling, Grief or Loss, Infidelity or Affairs, Kink / Sexual Outsiders, Life Transitions, LGBTQ Issues, Marital and Premarital, Men’s Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic, Peer Relationships, Personal Growth, Personality Disorders, Polyamorous and Open Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Identity, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Toxic Masculinity, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women’s Issues
Professional Licenses and Certifications
LMSW, NY, #123652
LMSW, NJ, #44SL07174700
Educational Background
M.S.W., New York University
B.F.A., Theatrical Lighting Design, Brooklyn College
Individual Psychotherapy
- Single session
- 45-47 minutes
- Half and double sessions available as needed
Relationship & Couples Therapy
- 60 minutes
Limited sliding scale slots are available for those in financial need. Reach out directly to see if current sliding spots are open.
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