Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello!
My name is Stephanie Southard and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, groups, and families/couples. I am warm and inviting and provide you with a judgment-free space to share your most bothersome thoughts and issues. Your therapy with me will always be YOU-centered as I will always meet you where you are at and develop goals based on what you want to accomplish during our time together. I am relatable, engaging, and accepting of the wonderful person you are and want to become. I utilize practices that are based on evidence, with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) being my preferred practice because you cannot change your behaviors without first managing your thoughts and attitudes. I also like to include exercises and role playing as part of your treatment.
I was born, raised, and am currently residing on Long Island, New York. I received my MA in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1999 and have been working as a social worker ever since. I am a big homebody and I enjoy reading, writing, crafting, and hanging out in the comfort of my home with my family and pets. My passion is helping people figure out how they can live more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling lives with minimal and manageable stress and conflict. I look forward to guiding and supporting you on your journey through this process.
SPECIALTIES:
— depression, the blues, post-partum
— anxiety and irrational thinking
— addiction and adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
— PTSD and personal experiences of traumatic events
— OCD and habit forming and breaking
— communication skills, empathy, relating, and acceptance
— parenting and mom struggles, family dynamics
— grief and loss
— stress and anger management/coping skills
— childhood trauma, abuse, abandonment, attachment
I am also familiar with domestic violence, child protective services, legal/courts, community resources, and I have an extensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and medications. If I am unfamiliar with a term, condition, or problem, I will become familiar with it!
SERVICES OFFERED:
live chat, phone, video, and text
LICENSE:
NY State LCSW: # 73-072535 (expires 5/31/23)
EXPERIENCE:
24 years
Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Stephanie Southard is a New York clinician with 26 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space and centers the work on each person’s goals, meeting clients where they are and shaping treatment around what they want to accomplish.
Her approach is relatable, engaging, and accepting, and she relies on evidence-based practices with a particular emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques. She believes that addressing thoughts and attitudes is central to changing behavior and often incorporates practical exercises and role playing as part of the work.
Stephanie holds a master of arts in social work from Adelphi University (1999) and is a New York State licensed clinical social worker, a credential that reflects advanced training and state approval to provide psychotherapy; her license number is 072535. She lives on Long Island, where she was born and raised, and values time at home reading, writing, crafting, and being with family and pets.
Her clinical specialties include stress and anxiety, addictions, self-esteem and depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger management, career-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She is also familiar with issues related to domestic violence, child protective services, legal or court processes, community resources, and psychiatric diagnoses and medications.
Stephanie’s professional passion is helping people build more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling lives with manageable levels of stress and conflict. She offers therapy via live chat, phone, video, and text and looks forward to guiding and supporting people through their therapeutic journeys.
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the mode of connection that fits their needs, whether video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it simpler to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Each participating therapist is a licensed professional, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they would prefer a different match. Online therapy can provide consistent, evidence-based support for many everyday mental health challenges while offering practical convenience.
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