Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Stefanie has experience working with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, transitional issues, and shame. Anxiety, trauma, shame and womxn’s health (such as perinatal counseling) are areas Stefanie specialize in. Stefanie identifies as a feminist therapist. Her approach to therapy supports all gender identities.
My Background and Approach
What may stand out about Stefanie’s therapeutic approach is the acknowledgement of the relationship between your psychological wellbeing and your environment. Stefanie encourages an in depth exploration of the inner self. However, when applicable and if aligned with a client’s therapeutic goals, Stefanie will work to increase an individuals awareness of how social conditioning, oppression and sexism influences their life. Stefanie incorporates psycoeducation and training on empirically supported cognitive/behavioral based coping strategies. Stefanie will check in periodically to ensure that you are feeling understood and supported and adjust if therapeutic needs or goals are not fully met.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Initial sessions focus on what brings you to therapy at this time and identifying therapeutic goals. Stefanie will ask questions to get to know you and to better understand how she might help nurture growth. Stefanie views the therapist client relationship as egalitarian. Her work with clients is a collaboration. Stefanie works to establish and build a trusting relationship. Trust and providing a safe supportive space is extremely important to her. Your boundaries will always be respected. Stefanie will offer psychological insights. When appropriate and with client consent, Stefanie will reframe or gently challenge thoughts or behaviors that may not serve you in your desire to grow.