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Sophie FosterMA, LMFTA
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Washington, working with individuals and couples by telehealth.
MA, Whitworth UniversityGottman and EFT trained
In short
I'm Sophie Foster, MA, LMFTA, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Washington. I work with individuals, couples and families by telehealth, with Level 1 training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I practice under the supervision of Ali Sokolow. My approach is warm, curious and collaborative, with room for a little humor.
Hi there
Hi there, I’m Sophie
I believe that feeling truly seen, heard and understood can change a lot. I want therapy with me to feel like a place where you can show up as yourself, be honest, and feel supported without judgment.
How I work
My approach is warm, genuine, collaborative and grounded in curiosity. You are the expert on your own life. I'm here to walk alongside you: to listen, ask thoughtful questions, offer new perspectives, and help you find what feels right for you.
Who I work with
Individuals, couples and families navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication struggles, self-worth and personal growth. I especially enjoy working with couples who are preparing for marriage and want to build a strong foundation together.
What it feels like
Therapy can hold both the hard moments and the lighter ones. I bring warmth, humor and a little lightness into the room, because sometimes a laugh makes the hard parts feel a bit easier.
Education and training
Where my training comes from
- Master's degree
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Whitworth University
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, also from Whitworth University
- Gottman Method
- Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, for couples work
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Level 1 training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, known as EFT
The license
What LMFTA means
“Supervision is a standard part of the license.”
LMFTA is the credential for a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. In Washington, it's the license a therapist holds after earning a master's degree, while completing supervised clinical hours toward full licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
My Washington credential number is MG61427349, and I practice under the supervision of Ali Sokolow. Supervision is a standard part of the license and a professional safeguard for the people I work with.
Where to go next
Questions people ask
Before you reach out
Still wondering?
A free 15-minute call is the easiest way to ask anything this page doesn’t answer.
425-470-3874
sophie@freimarktherapy.com
What does LMFTA mean for a therapist?
It stands for Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. It's a Washington license for therapists who have completed a master's degree and are working under a qualified supervisor while they complete the clinical hours needed for full licensure.
What does it mean that you work under supervision?
It means I meet regularly with an experienced supervisor, Ali Sokolow, to review my clinical work, which is a standard requirement of my license. Your privacy is still protected. Supervision happens within the same professional confidentiality rules that apply to therapy itself.
What is your approach to therapy?
Warm, genuine, collaborative and curious. I don't hand you a script. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions and offer new perspectives, and you decide what feels right for you. With couples, I also draw on my Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy training.
What is it like to work with you?
I hope it feels like talking with someone who really gets it. I take your struggles seriously, and I also believe there's room for warmth and a little humor. Hard conversations often get a bit easier when you can laugh together now and then.
You don't have to have it all figured out. We can start right where you are.
Telehealth anywhere in Washington