Sophie has worked mostly with children and teens for a total of five years. She previously worked with residential youth, foster families, and children in foster care. Sophie is well-versed in working with children, adolescents, and their guardians. She is knowledgeable in utilizing the frameworks of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) with these populations.

Sophie holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Slippery Rock University and a minor in Animal-Assisted Interventions she received in 2019. In 2023, Sophie received her Master’s in Social Work, from Youngstown State University.

When asked what Sophie believes she is awesome at, Sophie replied, “I am awesome at providing an open space for clients and guardians, where they can feel understood and can work towards their therapy goals. I listen to client’s needs and meet them where they are in their therapeutic journey. Further, I am creative in my approach to each client; I create or introduce different activities into sessions if it is helpful for the client.”

Sophie Marino, MSW is under the supervision of Cassandra Wylie, LISW-S, I.2103168-SUPV.