Location: Lake Elmo & Saint Paul
Stephanie is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker who joins MidWest Center with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with her Bachelor’s of Social Work and University of Wisconsin- Madison with her Master’s in Social Work. Stephanie’s background includes Preschool day treatment and outpatient therapy with Fraser as well as working as a School-based therapist intern at Headway Emotional Health. Stephanie’s special interests include: Childhood Trauma, attachment concerns, suicidal ideation (specifically with children and adolescents). Stephanie works with Children, Adolescents, Adults and works in an individual and family setting.
Stephanie’s Therapy Approach: “I strive to provide clients with a genuine, supportive, and caring environment, in which they can be their authentic, vulnerable selves. Additionally, I work to show clients their own strengths and abilities, as well as provide opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and growth, as clients engage in the therapy process.”
Areas of Special Interest:
- Childhood trauma
- attachment concerns
- anxiety
- depression
- life transitions and adjustments
- peer concerns/friendship concerns
- grief and loss
- stress
- self-esteem
- eating disorders
- suicidal ideation (specifically with children and adolescents)
Licenses + Memberships:
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker