Sophia Adelina Peaco, Psychologist

Sophia Adelina Peaco helps patients in Florida gain clarity, direction, and evidence-based support through compassionate psychological assessment and treatment. She works with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults, using individualized evaluations and therapeutic approaches to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. Her goal is to provide clear answers and actionable recommendations that empower individuals and families throughout Florida to navigate challenges with confidence. At LifeStance Health, Dr. Peaco focuses her clinical work on anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, offering structured strategies that help patients understand their symptoms and strengthen coping skills. She also supports children experiencing behavior challenges, helping caregivers better understand underlying needs and developmental influences. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in scientific rigor. Dr. Peaco is especially passionate about working with adoption and foster care populations, individuals on the autism spectrum, and those with developmental disabilities. She believes these communities often face unique barriers to care and strives to ensure each patient feels seen, understood, and supported throughout the evaluation and treatment process. Psychological testing is a central part of her practice, and she provides comprehensive assessments to help patients and families better understand learning profiles, emotional functioning, behavior patterns, and developmental needs. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based strategies when treatment is indicated, offering additional interventions tailored to each patient’s goals. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Peaco enjoys reading, writing, playing piano, singing for her own enjoyment, and drawing. She is an avid lifelong learner and an enthusiast of English history, finding inspiration in the works of Jane Austen, Samuel Richardson, and William Shakespeare. Dr. Sophia Adelina Peaco serves patients throughout Florida and welcomes individuals and families seeking thoughtful, thorough mental health evaluation and care.