Kindly note: At this time, I am currently accepting new clients for weekday appointments only, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Hi, I’m Stephanie—a therapist who supports parents who love their kids deeply and feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to show up the way they want to. If you’re navigating the sleep-deprived, overstimulating, “why is my child melting down again?” years (been there!), or you’re moving through a major life change and worried about how it’s impacting your child, you’re in the right place. I specialize in the emotional side of early parenthood and in helping parents understand both their child’s behavior and their own—patterns, triggers, and emotional responses—through a developmental and relational lens. Many of the parents I work with come in feeling stretched thin—burnt out, short-fused, guilty, overstimulated, or stuck in patterns they swore they’d break. You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, connected, and equipped to support both yourself and your child.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our work is collaborative and pressure-free. In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s been hard, what you’re hoping to feel differently, and (if relevant) the behaviors or transitions your child is going through. I bring a warm, flexible, developmentally informed approach—sometimes that means individual work with you, sometimes parent–child sessions, sometimes both.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a deep appreciation for how stress—both current and passed down across generations—shapes our well-being and family dynamics. I believe we are all doing the best we can with the resources available to us, and my role is to help expand those resources without judgment. I meet families where they are, highlighting strengths in both parents and children, and approach my work with empathy, hope, open-mindedness, and a sense of humor. Together, we focus on where you hope to go, building skills, confidence, and connection every step of the way.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with parents and caregivers of children ages 6 and under who feel the emotional weight of early parenthood or are moving through a major event or change while trying to support their child. I may be a good fit for you if you are: - noticing guilt, rage, excessive self-doubt, or emotional shutdowns in parenting - feeling constantly overwhelmed by tantrums, defiance, or “big feelings” - feeling disconnected from your child or from your identity as a parent - navigating grief, separation, or major life transitions and worried about how it impacts your child - trying to break generational patterns but finding yourself slipping into old responses. If you want support that honors your mental health and your child’s wellbeing together, I’d be honored to work with you.
Integrative
I take an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I draw from attachment theory, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and child development, combining strategies in ways that best support you and your child. Sessions may be parent-only, parent-child, or a blend, depending on your goals.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help parents manage intense emotions, reduce reactivity, and increase mindful presence. Skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and self-validation help parents stay grounded while navigating the ups and downs of early parenthood.
Attachment-based
Theraplay uses structured, playful, and interactive activities to increase closeness, attachment, and trust between parent and child. It’s especially helpful for young children who struggle with emotional regulation or disconnection. Integrative Attachment-Focused Family Therapy emphasizes understanding family patterns and attachment dynamics, helping parents explore how their own histories and reactions impact their parenting. It supports emotional attunement, effective communication, and stronger family bonds.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
PCIT focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships through live coaching of interactions. It helps parents respond consistently and calmly to challenging behaviors while building positive connections, which can reduce conflict and increase cooperation.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is primarily rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, but it is specifically a parent-focused intervention rather than child-focused. SPACE helps parents address childhood anxiety without taking over or accommodating anxious behaviors. Parents learn strategies to respond calmly, reduce accommodation, and support their child’s autonomy, while also managing their own stress and triggers.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 10, 2025
Stephanie has been the best thing that has happened to me in awhile. I love our sessions every week and how many different things we cover. She has helped me with not only things going on in my life, but also build a better foundation for being a better parent to my deeply feeling child.
May 6, 2025
Stephanie is a fantastic listener, always makes me feel like I have a friend in my therapist. She takes the time and listens, offers her advice/help while always making me feel "right" about being in my feelings. I always feel better after our sessions.
April 16, 2025
I am very pleased with Stephanie and her approach to therapy. She really makes you feel seen and heard. She is the true definition of " we listen, and we don't judge". Thank you so much Stephanie for doing what you do and doing it with compassion and kindness !!