Sophie Kallenbach
Sophie Kallenbach is a second-year doctoral student in the PsyD program at Widener University. She specializing in child & family psychology as well as school psychology.
Sophie's three years as a preschool teacher reinforced her longstanding passion for working with children. Working closely with young children during these formative years strengthened her appreciation for early childhood development and the importance of creating nurturing environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. This experience continues to inform her clinical approach
and her commitment to partnering with children and their families.
As an undergraduate, Sophie studied Child Development and Studio Art at Tufts University. She conducted research in an autism research laboratory, where she examined the inclusion of sex education goals in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Sophie also served as a peer counselor on her university's overnight mental health hotline, providing support to students experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. In addition, Sophie worked as a counselor at a therapeutic residential program for at-risk youth. She brings the unique perspectives that each of these experiences has provided and integrates them into her clinical work.
Sophie approaches therapy through a strengths-based lens and draws from various therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamically-informed play therapy. She strives to create a warm, playful, and collaborative therapeutic environment where children and families feel safe, understood, and supported. Her experiences and clinical interests include childhood anxiety, autism, OCD and ADHD. Sophie is committed to helping each child build on their strengths while fostering resilience, confidence, and meaningful growth for the entire family