A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Dementia & More
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Hello! I’m Stephanie
My approach to therapy is holistic- meaning I understand that your emotional and mental health are often intertwined with multiple aspects of your life. I pride myself on my ability to make my clients feel understood and heard while helping them navigate the challenges life throws at us. I view counseling as a chance for you to have a safe space to express yourself and as an opportunity to have a partner who will help you feel like the best version of yourself. I believe in an approach that allows you to see your strengths and feel that for therapy to be successful, it’s essential to connect with clients.
I often take a direct approach to my work and love to sprinkle in humor during sessions. Therapy can be a scary leap for someone to make, and my goal is to ensure my clients feel entirely supported. I’ve been in those shoes, sitting with a “stranger” and feeling like you’re expected to tell them your story; that’s pretty damn intimidating.
I’m here to take things at whatever pace you are comfortable with. My job as a therapist is to help guide you through a process that brings you back to a feeling of balance in life. I often do that by asking you questions and helping to provide different perspectives on situations, thoughts, and feelings you are experiencing. At the end of the day, I’m just a real person helping other real people.
My Background
My passion for helping people started with the geriatric population and their loved ones. I have over a decade of experience working in healthcare and corporate positions. My experience includes hospice, palliative care, home health, adult day centers, senior living environments, and I’ve consulted with multiple companies to create social work and supportive care programs.
Throughout my professional experiences, I have always valued the connections and resources I have been able to provide to people through challenging times in their lives. After feeling the corporate burnout that so many of us experience, I made the exciting decision to open my own practice!
One of the advantages of choosing to work with me is that I have personal and professional experience with the support services I specialize in. You should never have a session with me and leave feeling as though ” I don’t get it” because I have likely had personal experiences or extensive professional experience with similar challenges you are facing. It’s vital that you feel heard, respected, supported, and cared for in our work together.
My Education
I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from Aurora University. I have also advanced my knowledge and skills by becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and a Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA). I’m a strong advocate for continued education and pride myself on staying up to date on best practices in clinical work. I have specialized training in the following modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
- Psychological First Aid
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Our Approach
We believe therapy should be a true partnership where two people work together to solve challenges.
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