Hi, I’m Steph! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes therapy should be a place where you can be honest about where you are without staying stuck there.

I believe people make sense when we take the time to understand what is underneath the behaviors, emotions, and patterns that brought them to therapy. At the same time, insight is only part of the work. Sometimes growth requires us to get uncomfortable, challenge the way we’ve always done things, practice something new, and find the grit to keep going when change feels hard.

Who I Work With

I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships, self-worth, life transitions, and other challenges that can leave people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

I’m particularly passionate about helping clients understand themselves, build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships and boundaries, and develop a healthier relationship with their thoughts and emotions.

My Approach

My approach is warm, honest, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, EFT, DBT, and EMDR, while tailoring therapy to the person and not simply following a particular technique or formula.

I work with clients who have spent a lot of time feeling “too much,” “not enough,” misunderstood, or unsure of what comes next. I also enjoy working with people who are ready to solve a problem, make a difficult decision, navigate a major transition, or figure out why they keep getting stuck in the same patterns.

My background has shaped the way I approach problem-solving: taking the time to look at the bigger picture, identify what is and isn’t working, and find practical steps toward meaningful change.

Supporting Children, Adolescents & Families

When working with children and adolescents, I believe in supporting the family system as well. Meaningful change often happens when everyone has a better understanding of one another and the tools to navigate challenges together.

Whether we’re working through a difficult past, navigating current relationships, learning to regulate big emotions, building confidence, or figuring out what needs to change, my goal is for you to leave with tools and confidence you can carry into real life.

What to Expect

I’ll meet you where you are, but I won’t assume you have to stay there.

Sometimes you need compassion. Sometimes you need a new perspective. Sometimes you need practical tools. And sometimes you need someone in your corner reminding you that you are capable of doing hard things. My role is to walk alongside you through that process with honesty, humor, compassion, and frequent reminders that you are capable of doing the work.

Specialties & Modalities:

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) | Complex Trauma | Dialectical Behavior Therapy | Grief | Interpersonal | Military Related Issues | Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) | Person-Centered | Psychodynamic Therapy | Strength-Based | Trauma-Focused | Solution Focus | Narrative

Individuals | Adults | Teens | Children

Types of Providers & Types of Counseling