Stephanie Cook
Stephanie Cook
Are you feeling overwhelmed by addiction, trauma, or relationship challenges? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? You're not alone, and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of addiction and substance misuse, trauma and PTSD, and various mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, and borderline personality disorder. With a commitment to providing a nonjudgmental space and confidential support, I empower my clients to overcome obstacles, heal from past traumas, and cultivate resilience. Together, we'll work towards unlocking your potential and fostering lasting growth, helping you become the best version of yourself. Take the first step towards positive change today.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, review the intake assessment, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What sets my work apart is a compassionate yet action-oriented approach: I create a truly safe, nonjudgmental space where you’re free to explore whatever’s on your mind, and I also come prepared with structured, skills-based exercises so that you leave each session feeling you’ve accomplished something real. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities—tailoring DBT skills, IFS meditations, CBT tools, mindfulness practices, and more—to meet your unique needs. I’m reliable and respectful of your time, and I’ll hold you with empathy while also challenging you to stretch beyond your comfort zone. If you’re ready to show up, do the work, and partner in meaningful change, I’ll empower you to believe in yourself and guide you every step of the way.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in working with individuals who are committed to real change -- those ready to show up, do the work, and take an active role in their healing. Whether you’re grappling with addiction, processing trauma, navigating relationship challenges, or managing anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, I offer a compassionate yet direct approach. I’ll hold you with empathy and warmth while challenging you to stretch beyond your comfort zone, guiding you toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting growth. If you’re ready to engage fully in your journey and create meaningful, sustainable change, I’m here to support every step of the way.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by helping clients identify and challenge their negative thought patterns and beliefs. Through structured sessions, I guide clients in understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and teach practical strategies to modify unhelpful patterns. Additionally, I collaboratively set goals and develop personalized coping skills to manage difficulties and promote lasting change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by combining both acceptance and change-based strategies to support clients with emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. You teach skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients manage intense emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with challenging situations. Additionally, you emphasize validation and dialectics to help clients find a balance between acceptance and change, fostering growth and resilience. DBT is effective in treating Borderline Personality Disorder.
Motivational Interviewing
I apply Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a collaborative, goal-oriented approach to elicit and strengthen clients' motivation for change. Through empathetic listening, reflective questioning, and affirmation of their autonomy, I help clients explore their ambivalence about behavior change and resolve any discrepancies between their goals and actions. By fostering intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, I empower clients to make meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help clients identify and understand the different parts of themselves, such as protective and wounded parts. Through guided visualization and curiosity, I support clients in connecting with their core Self to heal emotional pain and restore inner balance. This approach allows clients to build self-compassion, reduce internal conflict, and create lasting change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy by focusing on clients' strengths, resources, and solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Through collaborative dialogue and questioning, I help clients envision their desired outcomes and identify small, achievable steps towards their goals. By highlighting past successes and amplifying clients' agency, I facilitate rapid change and empower clients to build on their strengths to create positive change in their lives.