Stephanie Hoskins
I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up exactly as you are. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, or simply overwhelmed by life, you don't have to have everything figured out before asking for help. My approach is centered on meeting you where you are, without judgement or pressure.
I want you to feel comfortable being yourself when you walk into a session with me.
Together, we'll work to understand the experiences that have shaped you, identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life. Recovery and healing look different for everyone. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
First session
My goal for your first session is simple: I want you to feel heard. I want you to leave feeling safe, respected, and a little more hopeful than when you walked in. You don't have to have everything figured out. We will start where you are, identify what matters most to you, and begin taking realistic steps toward healing, recovery, and meaningful change.
Strengths
I want you to feel comfortable being yourself when you walk into a session with me. You don' t have to have everything figured out, and you don't have to be ready to change everything at once. I will meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and help you find your voice. Together, we'll build on your strengths, work through the things that are holding you back, and take realistic steps toward healing and change.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, or feeling overwhelmed by life and wants things to be different but may not know where to begin. You don't have to come to therapy with all the answers. You just need a place to start. My ideal client isn't someone who has everything figured out. It's someone who is willing to take the next step, even if that step feels small.
Origin story
What drew me to this profession is a simple but deeply held belief: everyone deserves to have their voice heard. So many people carry anxiety, trauma, addiction, and difficult life experiences while feeling misunderstood, judged, or alone. I wanted to create a space where people can tell their story without fear of judgement and know that someone is truly listening. My role is not to tell you who you should be, but to meet you where you are, listen to what matters to you, and walk alongside you as you begin making the changes you want for your life.
Ongoing work together
You'll know you're making progress when the things we talk about in therapy begin making a difference outside of the therapy room. Maybe you understand yourself better, recognize your triggers sooner, manage anxiety differently, develop healthier coping strategies, feel more confident setting boundaries, or begin making different choices in your recovery. Our work will continue to evolve as you do. We'll regularly look at where you started, where you are now, and where you want to go next. I'll meet you where you are, but I'll also encourage you to keep moving toward where you want to be.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We're going to slow things down and look at what happened, what you were thinking and feeling, and how you responded. The we'll work together to figure out whether there's another way to understand the situation or respond to it.
EMDR
We will revisit something once you're ready. We'll first make sure you understand the process and have tools to manage difficult emotions. When you're ready, we'll work with specific experiences that continue to affect you today. I'll be there with you throughout the process, and we'll continually check in with what you're experiencing and what you need.