I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist based in West Virginia. I am also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. I have 5 years of therapy experience with clients of all ages, including kids, teens and adolescents. I have provided services both online and in person through an agency and in my private practice.
The majority of my work over has been with clients who have experienced complex trauma due to abuse and neglect issues. I use a trauma-informed approach that focuses on gaining emotional regulation and processing experiences so that events of the past do not keep clients from building their best lives.
I also have experience helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WV LICSW DP00945146
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She is the most helpful and the best listener. She helps me explain why I feel certain things and asks me what I will try to do about them rather than pushing a narrative on what she thinks I should do which is a problem I’ve had before. She values my thinking skills and helps me cope. 10/10 therapist <3
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Stephanie is a wonderful counselor!!!!
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and self esteem
Stephanie is one of the most compassionate people I've ever met. She really wants the best for me and helps me figure out a very messy and messed up childhood, and how it is still effecting me today, and how to not only deal with it, but heal from it. She is amazing.
Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She is great with my concerns of being a recent widow. Great with suggestions and a great “listener”
Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Stephanie is an excellent therapist. She understands my thoughts and knows how to steer them in better directions. She is caring, smart, and respectful. I recommend her.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Stephanie has been good at supporting me as well as encouraging me. She also gives me resources. I would recommend her to others.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd