Stephanie is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor with six years of experience and EMDR training. Her specialties include assessment, coordination of care, dealing with life transitions such as disability/illness, anxiety, trauma, depression, medication-assisted treatment coordination, and addiction as a brain disease. Stephanie has experience working with substance-using individuals, especially those struggling with maintaining abstinence or continuing to use despite not wanting to. She is an experienced therapist utilizing mainly solution-focused strategies and interventions based on math, data, and science to treat substance use in today’s world effectively.
Stephanie has a particular interest in the impact of substance use on the family and relationships. She focuses on being present with patients using strengths to overcome and experience success. Stephanie provides a nonjudgmental, relaxed atmosphere for individuals and families seeking help. She believes in working as a team to identify and treat problems, generate strategies, and plan to navigate future life stressors. Stephanie is an integral part of the treatment team who offers a unique perspective with unconditional positive regard for all.