Stephen Safer
I’m Stephen Safer, a mental health professional committed to guiding individuals, couples and families through life’s vicissitudes and challenges. I focus on providing compassionate and effective therapy services and tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. As a psychotherapist, I bring numerous years of experience supporting people with a variety of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, stress and anger management, substance abuse and more.
First session
If you’re ready to take the next step towards positive change, I invite you to reach out and schedule a consultation. Together, we can enhance and enrich your well-being and achieve your therapeutic goals. Thank you for considering me as a partner in this process. I look forward to the opportunity to work with and support you.
Strengths
I aim to create a safe and collaborative milieu, where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors openly and without judgement. In my practice, I offer a range of therapeutic modalities and forums including individual, couples, family and group sessions. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, family &/or relationship conflicts or life transitions, I am here to accompany you on your journey towards healing and resilience.
Ideal clients
I aim to create a safe and collaborative milieu, where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors openly and without judgement. In my practice, I offer a range of therapeutic modalities and forums including individual, couples, family and group sessions. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, family &/or relationship conflicts or life transitions, I am here to accompany you on your journey towards healing and resilience.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My experience with CBT spans working with clients across diverse backgrounds, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders. Central to my approach is the collaborative therapeutic relationship, wherein I guide clients to identify and challenge maladaptive thought patterns while fostering adaptive behaviors. I emphasize a structured yet flexible methodology, tailoring interventions to individual needs while maintaining fidelity to core CBT principles. Techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and exposure therapy are utilized thoughtfully to empower clients in developing resilience and self-efficacy. Moreover, I integrate mindfulness and compassion-focused elements to deepen emotional awareness and acceptance. My approach is informed by a deep understanding of cognitive science and psychological theory, coupled with an empathetic stance that values each client’s unique narrative. This integration ensures that therapy is not only effective but also meaningful and transformative, enabling clients to cultivate lasting change and improved mental well-being.
Location
Virtual sessions