I strive to create a strong relationship of trust and respect with each client. I use a number of evidence-based therapies and incorporate whatever is the best fit for each client:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma therapies including Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR
• Internal Family Systems
• Exposure & Response Prevention (for treating OCD)

My name is Steph! Whether you’re struggling with past traumas, navigating identity and relationships, or managing overwhelming emotions, I am here to support you. I am a trauma-focused therapist treating teens and adults, with a special focus on the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. I also treat anxiety, depression, and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

Using evidence-based therapies, I’ll tailor our time together to meet your unique needs and goals. We’ll honor your strengths too, emphasizing your inner resources as we navigate challenging times together. Depending on what you need, we might work on challenging unhelpful ways of thinking or behaving, increasing your ability to manage and accept your emotions, build your resiliency, and enhance problem-solving.

I am dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive space for you to navigate difficult emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Since I provide online therapy, we’ll meet using a secure video platform. I’ll always be in a private, confidential space and I’ll use my training and experience to guide your therapy, just like I would if we were meeting in the office.

If you are ready to explore your experiences, better understand your mental health, gain new skills, and find healing, I would love to be a part of your journey.

Favorite Quote: “Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.” ~Samwise Gamgee, Lord of the Rings

Favorite Resources for Clients:

• Headspace Meditations on YouTube 
• Neurodivergent Insights (website)
• Emotion Typology  (website)

Favorite Therapy-Related Books: 

• No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
• It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn

On a Personal Note: Outside of therapy, I very much identify as a hobbit. I like to live a simple and peaceful life, surrounded by a close circle of friends and family. I enjoy quiet activities like cooking/baking, crafting, and tending to my houseplants. When I’m not enjoying the comforts of home, I’m usually attending a concert, spending time in nature, or exploring antique stores and bookshops. I love animals and have two cats of my own, Domino and Mr. Bee.