Stephanie is a trauma-informed therapist who brings a unique blend of grounded warmth, authenticity, and directness to the therapy room. Her practice is built on a foundation of deep respect, offering a sex-positive and entirely judgment-free environment where clients feel truly seen and understood.
A graduate of Wayne State University, Stephanie further advanced her clinical expertise by completing the University of Michigan Sexual Health Certificate Program. She uses this specialized training to help clients reconnect with themselves and others, fostering lasting resilience, self-acceptance, and open communication.
Specialized Therapy for Teens, Emerging Adults, and Men's Issues
Stephanie has a distinct ability to connect with adolescents, college-aged students, and young adults navigating identity development, self-esteem, and body image. She provides a safe, empowering space for young men to explore topics surrounding modern masculinity, self-image, sexuality, and desire. Additionally, Stephanie is passionate about providing LGBTQ+ affirming care and compassionate coming-out support for individuals exploring their authentic selves.
Advanced Relationship Counseling and Sexual Health Support
As a specialist in couples therapy and sexual health, Stephanie works extensively with individuals and relationships facing intimacy challenges. She provides expert guidance for couples dealing with infidelity, relational repair, and desire discrepancy (when partners have different levels of sexual desire).
Her clinical focus areas include:
- Complex trauma, childhood trauma, and abuse recovery
- Navigating sexuality, intimacy, and desire
- Couples' communication and relational repair
- Adolescent and young adult identity development
- Self-esteem, masculinity, and body image
- LGBTQ+ affirming care and coming-out support
Compassionate Perinatal, Postpartum, and Infertility Care
The transition into parenthood or the struggle to conceive can take a massive toll on a relationship. Stephanie supports young couples navigating these tender, uncertain seasons of life—including prenatal and postpartum mental health adjustment, pregnancy transitions, and the emotional weight of infertility. She provides the grief support and intimacy tools necessary to help partners stay connected and cushion each other through complex reproductive journeys.
Life Outside the Office
When she isn't supporting clients in her practice, Stephanie loves embracing life’s simple pleasures. She enjoys exploring new local restaurants with her husband and baby, crafting, traveling, and attending comedy shows and art festivals. You will also frequently find her in the kitchen, where she loves experimenting with new cooking and baking recipes.
Accreditations & Profiles
