Stephanie DeGroat

(she/her)

LCSW, 10 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience. I am licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey and Washington. I have committed my career to studying and treating the impacts of trauma. My identity as an Indigenous American informs my unique perspective on the impacts of generational trauma. Drawing from my own cultural background as well as a diverse toolkit of therapeutic approaches, I specialize in supporting clients from various cultural backgrounds, helping them navigate the complexities of their unique life experiences.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, I will spend time exploring your goals and objectives for therapy, the past experiences that have led to where you are today and support you in identifying the resources you lean on in moments of stress.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My client's have said that my approach is warm, collaborative and trauma-informed which fosters a safe space for healing, self discovery and lasting transformation.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

With a deep understanding of how past trauma-whether from childhood or major life events-shapes our narrative, I help individuals release limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve them. Whether facing career changes, relationship shifts, or personal growth challenges, I empower client's to shed outdated stories and create abundant, more fulfilling paths forward.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Self Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

New Jersey

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

I believe that trauma is not what happens to use but what happens inside of us as a result. As a trained EMDR therapist, I harness compassion to aid client's in exploring past wounds that leave them feeling stuck.

, 25 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

May 1, 2026

New to Grow Therapy, but have been working with Stephanie for quite a while. She is easy to talk to. She is very warm when I start to put up walls or push away feelings. She doesn't scold but she challenges me to think about things in a new way. I definitely feel more empowered and "unstuck" since I started seeing her.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Stephanie

February 24, 2026

Ive been meeting with Stephanie for almost two months and I am so happy with the progress we've made. She is warm, direct, and understanding. Would highly recommend

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 6 with Stephanie

January 20, 2026

Just wrapped up my first session with Stephanie and so thankful to have found someone that was warm and solution-oriented. Looking forward to our next session already!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Stephanie