Stephanie Makani

(she/her)

LPC, 5 years of experience
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Hi there! I’m Stephanie. I work with teens ages 16+ and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and relationship stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. In my work, I integrate talk therapy, EMDR, ART, parts work, and sometimes even some art therapy to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I look forward to working with you.

Get to know me

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

Your first session is a space to slow down, share what’s bringing you to therapy, and begin building a connection where you feel safe, supported, and understood. We’ll explore your goals, current stressors, and personal history at a pace that feels comfortable for you while discussing what healing and growth may look like together.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I provide a warm, trauma-informed approach that balances emotional support with practical tools for change. I integrate talk therapy with evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, and parts work/IFS to help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, improve self-understanding, and build healthier patterns in their daily lives.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, life transitions, or past trauma? It can feel isolating, especially when you’re still trying to show up for work, relationships, and everyday life. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I work with individuals 16+ who appear high-functioning but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or impacted by unprocessed trauma beneath the surface. Together, we create a space that is real, compassionate, and focused on helping you understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and move forward with clarity and intention. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, offering a safe and supportive space to gently process past experiences at your own pace. I use talk therapy, EMDR, ART, and parts work, to help you make sense of your story. In addition to working as a mental health therapist, my background as a Registered Nurse allows me to approach care holistically, recognizing the connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. You’re not just a set of symptoms; you’re a whole person, and your care should reflect that.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques. I draw from a range of modalities tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I believe that self-awareness is the key to personal growth, and I work close with my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques. I draw from a range of modalities tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I believe that self-awareness is the key to personal growth, and I work close with my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.

Trauma Informed Care

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques. I draw from a range of modalities tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I believe that self-awareness is the key to personal growth, and I work close with my clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.

New to Grow
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