I’m Dr. Andreea Sofalvi, a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience in trauma-informed care. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when you’re met with humanity, honesty, and real connection — not a distant “blank slate.” I show up as myself in the room, sometimes with humor, sometimes with an f-bomb when it’s exactly the right moment, always with the intention of helping you feel that you’re sitting with a real, caring human being.
I completed my MA in Clinical Counseling at Johns Hopkins University and I am licensed in the states of MD and VA. Later I earned my PhD in Sexology through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. From early on, I was captivated by the way art portrays the human body — not just its beauty, but its inherent autonomy and the right each person has to claim pleasure, identity, and agency. That early curiosity eventually became the foundation of my work today: helping you explore your emotional and sexual well-being without shame, pressure, or judgment.
One of the core truths I return to again and again — in my work and in my own life — is this: “Healing isn’t about erasing the past; it’s about reclaiming the belief that you have choices, power, and a voice that matters.”
Sometimes that reclamation looks like making intentional choices about self-care. Sometimes
it’s learning to advocate for yourself. And often, it starts with the simple permission to feel your
anger, grief, sadness, or hope fully — without apology.
For the past eight years, I’ve worked primarily with complex trauma, attachment, and dissociation. I’m certified in EMDR and DBT, and I integrate Ego State elements, Transactional Analysis and Narrative Therapy into my approach. I’ll never push you faster than you’re ready to go. Instead, I focus on your agency — your ability to make choices, including the choice not to change something right now — and I celebrate the small victories along the way. Sometimes the bravest thing you do is simply survive the day, and that deserves recognition.
I also offer EMDR intensives for clients seeking focused, goal-oriented work. Before beginning,
we’ll have an initial meeting and screening to ensure that the intensive format feels like a
supportive and sustainable fit for where you are.
My hope is that, when you and I work together, you feel deeply seen, deeply respected, and
supported in stepping back into your own strength — one grounded, authentic moment at a time.
Other Therapeutic Services and Supervision:
EMDR Intensives can augment the work individuals are doing with their primary therapist and help to get unstuck and move past obstacles in their progress.
EMDR Intensives can help with a less flexible schedule by speeding up progress on treatment goals when weekly therapy sessions and 50 minute therapy sessions are not a good fit for the individual.
EMDR Intensives can range from 2-6 hours in length and are usually not covered by insurance.
In addition to her work with clients, Dr. Sofalvi is passionate about guiding the next generation of mental health professionals. She offers individual consultations as a CIT (Consultant in Training) for EMDR practitioners, helping them deepen their understanding of the technique and its application in trauma recovery. Her focus on fostering confidence and competence empowers clinicians to effectively support their clients through challenging healing processes. Dr. Sofalvi also provides supervision for resident clinicians, offering a supportive and enriching training environment. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, ethical practice, and the development of personalized therapeutic approaches. Her supervision sessions are geared towards equipping clinicians with the skills and insights needed to navigate the complexities of therapy.
Andreea is also an approved Supervisor in VA and MD. More information!
Andreea also provides EMDR individual and group supervision. More information!
