Stephanie Watkins
Welcome all! My name is Stephanie and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I earned a Masters of Social Work at California Baptist University, and have been practicing in this field since 2020. As a social worker, I have experience in hospital settings, child welfare system, and residential treatment.
I have extensive experience in working with children, foster youth, families, and our unhoused population.
I have extensive experience in working with children, foster youth, families, and our unhoused population. Utilizing my skill set, I focus on providing trauma-informed care to create a safe and nurturing environment.
First session
During our time together, you can expect our sessions to be client-centered, with the primary focus of promoting growth. Realistic goals will be set collaboratively, with the intention of increasing self-awareness and your over-all well-being.
Strengths
In working with my clients, I prioritize empathy, validation and encouragement. I hold each client with the utmost unconditional positive regard to promote a non-judgmental, safe space.
Ideal clients
All are welcome, who are actively seeking assistance with managing life's stressors and are open to initiating change! As a therapist, I aspire to work with motivated individuals that desire increased self-awareness, insight and personal growth. Moreover, I enjoy working with individuals who are active participants in their healing as I provide a safe and non-judgmental space that leads to self-actualization.
Treatment methods
Humanistic
In working with my clients, I prioritize empathy, validation and encouragement. I hold each client with the utmost unconditional positive regard to promote a non-judgmental, safe space.
Location
Virtual sessions