Dr. Sophia Haeri, Ph.D.
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Sophia
About Me
I’m a trauma-informed psychologist specializing in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My work helps clients safely process painful experiences while reconnecting to their clarity, strength, and sense of calm. Having lived and worked across cultures, I bring a deep appreciation for the many ways people make meaning and heal. I’m committed to honoring each person’s cultural background, identity, and lived experience as central to the therapeutic process. Drawing from years of experience with complex developmental and relational trauma, I integrate EMDR with body-based and attachment-focused modalities to support deep, lasting change. I’m especially attuned to how early experiences shape the nervous system and influence adult relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation. If you’ve been waiting for a different kind of therapy—one that honors your full experience and supports real transformation—I’d be honored to walk that path with you. New clients are welcome. I'm licensed in NY, CT, and 40+ states via PSYPACT. Intensives and virtual sessions are available.
Education & Experience
I’m a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and extensive postgraduate training in trauma treatment, including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). My approach is integrative, drawing on attachment theory, developmental trauma frameworks, and evidence-based modalities to support mind–body healing. My clinical work is informed by both rigorous training and a global perspective—having lived in multiple countries and worked with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This experience deepens my sensitivity to how identity, belonging, and culture intersect with the healing process.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Member, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Member, American Psychological Association (APA), Division of Trauma Psychology Member, Westchester County Psychological Association (WCPA) Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner-in-Training Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Provides supervision and consultation to clinicians integrating trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches Offers community workshops on trauma, nervous system regulation, and intercultural understanding
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Expats
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
