Sofia Lopez Bilbao, R.Psych
I’m a psychologist who supports adults navigating neurodiversity, relational trauma, and folks wanting to live more authentically
I bring a curious and collaborative approach to therapy. This is more than just ADHD tools, let’s find a way to work with your brain.
Authenticity begins in our sessions, show up as you are, and we will figure the rest out together.
Who am I?
I often describe myself as a psychology nerd — in a good way. I really love this work, and I love to constantly learn more about how people heal and grow. As a kid, one of my first questions to my mom was “why do people laugh?”, and I feel like that inquisitiveness still describes how I am. I’m still constantly searching what makes others happy, and what gets in the way of that. 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 the last15 years, and have been offering therapy since 2020. In all these years I have learned about the incredible inner strength and resiliency that each of us hold, and I consider it a privilege to be a part of my clients’ journey in discovering that strength, and helping them build a fulfilling life.
In my free time, you’d find me doing one of the many things I love: reading, sewing, going on an adventure with my family, or teaching salsa dancing.
Trainings & Qualifications:
Msc. in Counselling Psychology - University of Calgary.
Registered Psychologist with College of Alberta Psychologists.
Brainspotting Phases 1, 2, & Expansion.
EMDR trained (currently working towards certification).
Parts Work in EMDR Therapy: A Practical Guide for Working with Dissociated Parts of the Memory System with Dolores Mosquera
Journey to Internal Family Systems with Risa Adams
Member of CADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance)
Working with Adult 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 Relational Trauma, and CPTSD
Relational trauma, negative childhood experiences, or CPTSD often overlap with ADHD, 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 for you, and respectful of your nervous system, rather than pushing through overwhelm and shut-down responses.
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.