Every part of you is welcome. Growth begins here.
Therapy for couples and high-achieving individuals who want to break reactive patterns, understand their emotions, and build secure, fulfilling relationships.
Offering in person therapy in San Francisco and virtual therapy throughout CA
What I offer
Fees
Individual Session (45 min) - $160
Relational/Couples Session (60 min) - $210
Relational Therapy for Couples and Individuals Throughout California
Couples therapy for partners stuck in defensive communication, misinterpreting each other’s intent, or feeling emotionally disconnected despite wanting the relationship to work
Individual therapy for high-functioning people who want partnership but keep noticing repeated patterns, including choosing emotionally unavailable partners or getting stuck in push–pull dynamics
Support for high-achieving professionals and perfectionists whose strengths at work (logic, self-reliance, high standards) may be creating friction or distance in close relationships
Attachment-based, relational therapy focused on helping clients put words to emotions, reduce shame, and respond instead of react
A collaborative, culturally responsive approach that centers emotional safety, curiosity, and helping people understand themselves and each other more deeply
About working with me
I believe deeply in the transformative power of human connection. As a therapist, I help people feel more grounded, emotionally aware, and connected in their relationships and daily lives.
As a former tech professional with personal experience in the startup world, I understand how high-performance environments can shape the way we show up in relationships. That perspective helps me work effectively with people who are capable and driven, yet feel stuck or disconnected in their close relationships.
My work is collaborative and curious. We slow things down to make sense of emotional reactions, attachment patterns, and how early life experiences influence the way you show up today. I help people understand what they’re protecting, what they’re longing for, and how to communicate in ways that create connection rather than distance.
The process is just as important as the progress.
Client-Centered
I see therapy as a partnership—you bring your lived experience and truth; I bring curiosity, compassion, and the skills to help you grow.
Research-Informed & Results-Oriented
I blend evidence-based methods with a grounded, human approach to help you understand your patterns and create meaningful, lasting change.
Relational
My approach is deeply relational, rooted in the power of being seen, understood, and supported by another human.
At my practice, therapy is a space for true growth and real change, not just problem-solving. I believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to show up as your full, authentic self — messy, complex, brilliant, and human. Whether you're feeling disconnected in your relationship, overwhelmed by the demands of your career, or seeking clarity around who you are, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the surface while also building practical tools to help you navigate life with more intention, connection, and ease.
Wholeness begins with being seen. You are always enough, and never too much.
Sophie Shannahoff, M.A. (She/Her)
AMFT #152525
(925) 412-1563
sophie@joelatuga.com
Contact Me
Supervised by:
Joe Latuga, M.A. (He/Him)
LMFT #127359
Joe Latuga Psychotherapy & Coaching
(774) 420-9848