“When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending. And when we don’t own our stories of failure, setbacks, and hurt, they own us.”
-Brene Brown
Treatment Focus
- Teens
- Young Adults (including College Students)
- Couples
- Families
- Blended Families
- Women’s Issues
- Relationship and Interpersonal Issues
- Communication Issues
- Infidelity
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Attachment Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Harm and Suicide Prevention
- Stress Management
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem and Emotional Regulation
- ADHD
- Life Transitions
- Wellness and Self Care
- Workplace Stress/Burnout
- Caregiver Stress
- Parenting Skills
About The Clinician
Stephanie is a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. She completed her internship and practicum at Washington Area Clinical Center, where she gained valuable practical experience and honed her skills as a clinician. Now an LGMFT at WACC, Stephanie continues to grow in her practice, focusing on early intervention and prevention.
Stephanie is deeply committed to helping families and individuals actualize their potential and create fulfilling relationships. She believes in the transformative power of therapy to address issues early on, empowering clients to make positive changes and develop the skills necessary to thrive.
Stephanie’s approach to therapy is guided by a few core principles. First, all behavior can be understood within the context it develops. Family, larger society and culture, and chosen experiences interplay in a unique manner that lead to this moment in your life. Gaining insight into how this moment arrived can often light the path forward to where you want to go. Second, the therapeutic relationship is one that she is dedicated to continuously cultivating and strengthening. All healthy relationship require intention and attunement, and she believes the therapeutic relationship is no different. Through collaboration and compassion, Stephanie develop a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences without the damaging effects of shame.
As a lifelong student of her craft as a therapist, Stephanie is dedicating to supporting individuals and families heal from pain, grow from trauma, improve their relationship with themselves and others, and build lives they genuinely enjoy.
Credentials
- Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist
Approach
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- Motivational Interviewing
- SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
- Experiential Family Therapy
- Mindfulness / Mindfulness Based Techniques
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman (Gottman Method Couples Therapy)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Transgenerational/Bowenian Therapy
- The Satir Model
- Narrative Therapy
- Attachment Theory
- Trauma-Informed Care
Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-701-6965 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays during our normal office hours. You can also fill out the New Patient Registration Form to be on your way to schedule and complete an initial assessment.