Coaching, to me, is a more flexible way to support people through both day-to-day life and bigger life transitions. It gives us space to work in a way that can actually adapt to you – where you are, what you need, and how you move through the world. It’s also a way for me to work with people outside of California or those who move frequently, offering continuity and flexibility beyond what I’m able to provide in my therapy work.

I come to this work with a background as a clinical social worker, and in my clinical experience I’ve worked with people across all ages and backgrounds. Coaching allows for a different kind of relationship – one that draws from that foundation but can move in a more fluid, individualized way.

A big part of how I see people is through systems theory and queer theory – meaning we’re not just looking at you in isolation, but also at the larger systems, environments, and narratives that shape your experience. At the same time, I hold you as a unique individual with your own way of making meaning and moving through life.

While this is not therapy, my background has focused on neurodiverse populations, including ADHD, Autism, people with disabilities of all kinds, and other sensory processing differences. I’ve also supported individuals experiencing RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and more. My work is inclusive of and informed by LGBTQIA+ experiences, while remaining open to anyone who resonates with this approach.

The work I do is grounded in a trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based lens. I believe deeply in somatic work – that the body holds a lot of what we’ve been through, and that real change often involves more than just thinking differently.

Over time, I kept coming back to three things that really guide my work:

Emotional Regulation

Connection

Self Compassion

I also see shame and guilt as core drivers of many patterns, including addiction. The work isn’t about fighting them – it’s about transforming them into acceptance and self-compassion, and building that into a practice that works with you, and that you actually believe in.

I’ve seen that shifting patterns – including addictive cycles, and cycles of self-harm, and ways of coping that no longer serve you — isn’t about forcing change. It’s about building these practices into your daily life in a way that feels real and sustainable.

I don’t see myself as someone above you or outside of your experience. I’m just another human, sitting with you in it – offering a space where you can feel seen, heard, and accepted as you are, while also being supported in how you want to grow and move forward.

Trust your timing.

With gratitude, Sophie Conant

I offer a sliding scale starting at $50/hour for BIPOC individuals and those navigating financial hardship. Standard rates range from $150–$210/hour, and returning clients may be eligible for special rates.