- Trauma informed care
- Goal oriented
- Warm collaborative style
About Stefanie
She describes her style as warm and interactive and aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. Conversations are tailored to the individual's needs, not one-size-fits-all scripts. Stefanie avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside a client-centered approach. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns while keeping the conversation grounded in the client’s goals. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and small changes that add up.
Stefanie has supported people dealing with parenting challenges, attention differences such as ADHD, obsessive and compulsive concerns, grief, and anger. She also helps with body image, identity questions, and communication problems that affect daily life.
People who choose her often want a collaborative relationship and practical tools. She encourages clients to set clear goals and to track progress in ways that fit their routine. Stefanie welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room and the goals they bring. It relies on reflective listening and collaboration to help people feel heard and to clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other and teaches practical strategies to shift patterns that cause distress. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and strengthen present-moment awareness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there she and the client decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping the process collaborative and goal focused.
Confirm the therapist's session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or scheduling around school and work demands. It can also reduce travel time and help people maintain momentum between appointments by making it simpler to keep regular meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stefanie commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, ADHD, grief, relationship and family problems, and body image or identity questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on respectful, sensitive conversation and practical steps. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working as a mental health counselor with clients facing mood disorders, OCD, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.