(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m Stef, a licensed clinical social worker and registered yoga teacher. My background spans multiple levels of care and a wide range of mental health issues. With training in both psychology and the mind–body connection, I help clients understand how stress and healing show up in thoughts, feelings, and the body. I became a therapist because I know how overwhelming life can feel, especially when you’re expected to “handle it” all the time. Clients describe me as warm, approachable, and real, with a willingness to bring in humor when it’s needed.
The first session is about getting to know you: your goals, your story, and what you’d like out of therapy. We’ll talk through what’s been going on and decide together how to move forward.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine connection, so I show up as my real self, and I encourage you to do the same. Outside the office, you’ll usually find me chasing my two kids, hanging with my golden retriever, or fitting in a workout.
I work mostly with adults and some older teens who are navigating things like anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, relationship stress, trauma, or grief. I also specialize in women’s health concerns, including pregnancy, postpartum, and the realities of parenting. I tend to be warm, direct (in a gentle, non-intimidating way), and collaborative. And when it fits, I’ll bring in some humor, because therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time to be meaningful.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, build healthier coping skills, and create practical changes that improve their daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help clients build psychological flexibility, reduce struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, and move toward actions that align with their values.
Couples Counseling
In couples work, I help partners strengthen communication, navigate conflict more effectively, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate DBT techniques to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier relationship dynamics, especially for clients navigating intense emotions or stress.
Psychodynamic
I integrate psychodynamic approaches to explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious processes may shape current emotions, relationships, and behaviors.