All About Me

My name is Sophia J. Dupree, LCSW and I am the proud owner of Chirpy Tree Therapy. I am a mixed race therapist from Los Angeles, CA and I am dedicated to providing high quality mental health services to California residents.

I am a CBT therapist and I incorporate Mindfulness, Exposure & Response Prevention, and a Solution Focused approach to help you meet your treatment goals. 

What would I like for you to know about me?

My past has shaped who I am. I grew up in Los Angeles and grew up in a family that lacked a lot of tools and resources. My mother is from El Salvador and my father is half Black and half English. Growing up mixed was very difficult for me and I encountered a lot of confusion from others, which in turn caused me to be confused about myself. I often found it difficult to fit in with others and therefore developed my own sense of style and a quiet confidence. I can really relate to others that have had difficulty feeling grounded in who they are due to intersectional forces, and society's way of wanting to put people into boxes. I hope that my experience resonates with you, and if so, then we might be a good match.

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My training?

I have been a clinical social worker for over 12 years and I have received extensive clinical training from highly reputable clinical agencies in Southern California.   I am trained in multiple evidence based practices and I incorporate them into my clinical practice. I tend to work from a strengths-based lens and I incorporate a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness.

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What's my style?

I am very warm, compassionate, and can be very direct. I like to utilize humor in my work as I believe that laughter is the best medicine. I also enjoy working from a spiritual lens, for those that are open to that. My personal spiritual practice includes mindfulness, tarot, prayer, connecting to spirit guides through meditation, and embracing my intuitive voice. 

My ultimate goal when working with clients?

My ultimate goal is to make my clients feel like they are in the drivers seat on their journey to personal growth. I am merely a passenger. My job is to help you understand how you got on this road, explore possible paths, and guide you on your chosen path. 

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Fun Facts?

I am the mother of two children under the age of 5, I'm married to my high school sweet heart, and we have two cats. Music and the trashiest reality TV shows are my life. I am also really into the paranormal and I love Halloween. I've always been known to be "weird" and I love that about myself. 

On a Friday night...

You can catch me doing karaoke with my family and friends, or dancing.