- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- First responder issues
About Stephanie
She often sees people who are under ongoing pressure - first responders, military members, veterans, and others with high-stress lives. Stephanie describes therapy as a blend of practical steps and thoughtful reflection rather than just reminders about self-care. She looks at what choices and patterns are keeping someone stuck and helps them try different ways of handling those pressures.
In sessions she talks through real-life demands like sleep problems, burnout, and anger as well as longer-term issues such as grief, codependency, and feelings of emptiness. She also addresses topics that can be hard to name, including domestic violence, attachment wounds, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Stephanie works with people who want clear strategies as well as those who need time to sort through complicated experiences.
Her background includes years serving trauma survivors, children and families, and active-duty military and veterans. That experience informs how she balances action-oriented steps with grounding discussion. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is and isn’t working in daily life.
To begin, she asks people to identify the most pressing problem and then maps realistic next steps. The focus is on manageable changes that fit into each person’s life and responsibilities.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Florida · SW16883
- NPI
- 1477088631
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Stephanie uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches ways to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and improve sleep or daily routines. This involves learning specific tools to try between sessions and reviewing what works in everyday life.She also uses trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult memories while keeping present-day functioning steady. That approach focuses on stabilizing symptoms first, then addressing the impact of trauma on relationships, work, and daily tasks.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That means testing practical tools, tracking small changes, and adjusting the approach when something isn’t helping.
The original biography did not list supported session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use video or phone to maintain regular contact and progress, but check the specific session types offered when you sign up.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship difficulties, plus related areas like adoption and foster care and caregiver stress.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style mixes practical steps and focused conversation. She looks at what keeps a person stuck and tries concrete ways to change daily habits and decisions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with trauma survivors, children and families, and active-duty military and veterans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The therapist's biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
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