New Directions for Veterans
Sophie Wilks is currently employed as a Neurofeedback Clinician at New Directions for Veterans, where trauma and mental health challenges are addressed using Infra-Low Frequency training based on the Othmer Method, along with protocol development tailored to clients' symptomology. In addition, Sophie works at The Balanced Brain Neurofeedback Training Center, administering neuro- and bio-feedback training. Previous experience includes positions as a Brain Trainer at Peak Brain Institute, Program Assistant at Simms/Mann Institute focusing on holistic cancer treatment research, Research Assistant at The Berger Institute specializing in heart rate variability analysis, and Mental Health Campus Ambassador with Ignite Mental Health advocating for student mental health initiatives. Sophie's background also includes volunteer work providing equine therapy support to veterans and interning at Sesame Workshop and Nightingale Designs. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Scripps College.
New Directions for Veterans
Los Angeles County is the location of the country’s largest population of homeless Veterans, with more than 4,800 Veterans living on the streets on any given night. New Directions for Veterans has welcomed homeless veterans with open arms for 25 years. We continue to make great strides in supporting the needs of both male and female veterans from all generations and theatres of conflict. Our range of services are customized to each and every individual and encompass addiction recovery services, mental health therapy, case management, clothing, food, legal and tax assistance, workforce development, housing placement, family reunification services, and aftercare support. Our services are designed to address the complexities of homelessness given the wide range contributing factors, and our goal is that every veteran participant leaves New Directions with a job, stable income, a permanent home, and the skills to lead a healthy, productive life.