Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 25 insurances. Specializes in First Responders/Healthcare Workers, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD and 1 more.
Stephanie Makani
(she/her)
About me
Hi there! I’m Stephanie. I work with teens ages 16+ and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and relationship stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. In my work, I integrate talk therapy, EMDR, ART, parts work, and sometimes even some art therapy to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I look forward to working with you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is a space to slow down, share what’s bringing you to therapy, and begin building a connection where you feel safe, supported, and understood. We’ll explore your goals, current stressors, and personal history at a pace that feels comfortable for you while discussing what healing and growth may look like together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I provide a warm, trauma-informed approach that balances emotional support with practical tools for change. I integrate talk therapy with evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, and parts work/IFS to help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, improve self-understanding, and build healthier patterns in their daily lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, life transitions, or past trauma? It can feel isolating, especially when you’re still trying to show up for work, relationships, and everyday life. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I work with individuals 16+ who appear high-functioning but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or impacted by unprocessed trauma beneath the surface. Together, we create a space that is real, compassionate, and focused on helping you understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and move forward with clarity and intention. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, offering a safe and supportive space to gently process past experiences at your own pace. I use talk therapy, EMDR, ART, and parts work, to help you make sense of your story. In addition to working as a mental health therapist, my background as a Registered Nurse allows me to approach care holistically, recognizing the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. You’re not just a set of symptoms; you’re a whole person, and your care should reflect that.
Specialties
Top specialties
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Military/Veterans
Identifies as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Virginia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
EMDR
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques. I draw from a range of modalities tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I believe that self-awareness is the key to personal growth, and I work close with my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques. I draw from a range of modalities tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I believe that self-awareness is the key to personal growth, and I work close with my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.
Trauma Informed Care
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques. I draw from a range of modalities tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I believe that self-awareness is the key to personal growth, and I work close with my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.
1 rating with written reviews
July 16, 2026
Stephanie is absolutely fantastic. She employs more actual therapeutic tools than any other provider I've worked with, and it's very helpful in the aspects of dealing with C-PTSD or anxiety. Her work with me has helped me rewire my brain and change my behaviors more than any other social work I've ever done.