Hello! I'm Dr. Stefanie Malone. Are you feeling nervous, scared, depressed and like you have nowhere to turn? I empower women to use their strengths, to overcome the burden of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I love to learn about your life, and what helps and hinders you, and often incorporate self-care strategies to help you overcome your struggles. I use a whole-self approach, incorporating strategies to help you excel in relationships, your career, spirituality, and self-care. I integrate humor and believe laughter in itself is medicine! My background is in addictions, women's issues, men's issues, anxiety and mood disorders. For several years I worked with at-risk youth in residential and school-based settings. I've been where you are - scared to find a therapist but knowing it is the best decision. Let's meet and discuss your problems. I've been described as compassionate, a great listener, and use evidence-based techniques to help you overcome your life's obstacles.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session is a get to know you session. I will ask a ton of questions about you, your problem, and how you are functioning.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relational-cultural theory in my practice. Meaning we work on your mind, emotions, and thoughts while learning coping skills and focusing on the therapeutic relationship.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths are my ability to listen, care, and support you through your troubles. I focus on women's issues, anxiety, and mood disorders because I have been there! Some of us come to therapy for a small amount of time, while others are in and out over the years. I'm personally a therapy lifer! I truly believe in the healing power of therapy.