- Client-centered care
- Trauma informed tools
- Skill building focus
About Stephanie
Her approach is grounded in client-centered care. That means conversations focus on the client's priorities and choices. Stephanie listens for what feels most useful and helps people build on the strengths they already have.
She often works with people facing trauma, relationship challenges, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms. She also supports people managing anxiety, stress, ADHD, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, and addiction-related worries are part of her caseload as well.
Stephanie uses practical techniques drawn from dialectical behavior therapy and narrative and trauma-focused methods. Those tools are used to teach coping skills, build emotional regulation, and reframe painful life stories. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with written and conversational work as needed.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful setting where their experience guides the work. Stephanie helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress over time. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Therapeutic methods and how online care can help
Stephanie draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person in front of her. That approach emphasizes listening, validating a client's experience, and helping them shape goals that feel achievable. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach concrete techniques for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining listening-focused sessions with skill-building exercises and narrative work to reframe difficult memories or patterns.
If you are considering online options, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find virtual work helpful because it can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or a mix of deeper weekly sessions and brief follow-ups to practice new skills.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
The practice addresses many issues including addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, stress and anxiety, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's approach?
Work is client-centered, meaning conversations follow the client's goals. Stephanie also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused therapy to teach skills and reframe experiences.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
Stephanie holds a Colorado LPC credential and has about 20 years of professional experience helping people navigate life changes, mood concerns, and relationship or trauma issues.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She is licensed in Colorado as an LPC. The practice is based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.