Hidra M. Soro, M.A., is a fourth-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at California
Northstate University, currently completing advanced clinical training in psychotherapy and
psychological assessment. She has experience working with children, adolescents, young
adults, and families across school-based, community, and private practice settings. Hidra is
passionate about creating a therapeutic space where individuals feel understood, supported,
and empowered to grow.

Her therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that healing occurs through authentic
human connection, emotional safety, and collaborative exploration. She approaches therapy
from an integrative and culturally responsive perspective, recognizing the importance of each
client’s relationships, identity, culture, and environment in shaping their emotional well-being.
Hidra values working together with individuals to strengthen emotional insight, identify values,
build practical coping tools, and develop greater confidence in navigating life’s challenges.

Hidra uses an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to each individual’s needs and
developmental level. Her work is grounded mainly in a humanistic/person-centered approach,
while incorporating techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play and art, and other
evidence-based approaches. Hidra is passionate about increasing culturally informed mental
health care for Middle Eastern and Arab communities and creating a therapeutic environment
where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel understood, respected, and safe exploring their
lived experiences.

Her clinical interests include eating disorders, self-esteem, identity development, and
neurodiversity. She particularly enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults navigating
cultural pressures, life transitions, relational challenges, and identity exploration.

• Outside of clinical work, Hidra enjoys reading with her book club, practicing yoga and Pilates, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and learning about different cultures and languages.

Hidra received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from California Northstate University and her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from the University of California, Davis. Hidra’s clinical training has included individual and group psychotherapy as well as comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment. She has worked with children, teens, and young adults presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological concerns across outpatient, school-based, and
developmental settings.

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