Sofia Lopez Bilbao, R.Psych
I’m a psychologist who supports adults navigating ADHD, PTSD and/or CPTSD, identity shifts, and relationship patterns.
My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you arrive.
Who am I?
I often describe myself as a psychology nerd — in a genuine way. I really love this work, and I’m always learning more about how people heal and grow. Curiosity is a big part of who I am in my day to day life, and in sessions.
I’ve worked in the mental health field for about 13 years, and have been offering therapy since 2020. One thing I’ve learned again and again is how connected our emotional, physical, and nervous system experiences are.
A big part of our work is learning to understand your internal responses and gently support your nervous system, rather than pushing through overwhelm or shutting down.
Working with ADHD
My work with ADHD goes beyond attention or organization. We explore the full experience of being a person with ADHD, including:
• trying really hard but feeling like you’re still falling behind
• self-criticism that shows up quickly and quietly
• overwhelm that leads to avoidance or shutdown
• anxiety becoming a constant background noise
• masking or performing competence to keep things together
In therapy, we get curious about where these patterns come from and what they’ve protected you from. We also practice building skills that work with your brain, not against it.
Working with Trauma, Identity Shifts & Relationship Patterns
I also work with PTSD, CPTSD, dissociation, relationship patterns, and identity exploration.
These experiences often overlap with ADHD in meaningful ways, which makes therapy somewhat of an individualized art piece:
Sometimes therapy looks like piecing together your internal world.
Sometimes it looks like learning to stay present with yourself in a new way.
Sometimes it looks like practicing small shifts in how you relate to others, your emotions, or your needs.
Sometimes we work on helping the brain process and digest difficult memories and/or unhelpful beliefs.
We move at a pace that feels doable, grounded, and respectful of your nervous system.
My Approach
If something here feels familiar or inviting, I’d be glad to chat some more.
You’re welcome to book a free consultation so we can see if we feel like a good fit.