Stefanie LaFebre

My communication style

My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and calm environment where all feel welcome. When appropriate, I use humor and a straightforward approach. I understand clients share difficult details of their lives, and I don't take them lightly. I will listen without judgement and hold space for every emotion.

My journey to mental healthcare

My decision to become a social worker was solely based on wanting to help others, but I was unsure of what that looked like. Therapy was not my intention, but I soon realized the impact I was able to make helping others sort out their issues while helping them find their voice and strengths they didn't know they already possessed.

My goals for you

I believe setting goals should be a collaborative approach. You are the expert of your life. Some clients thrive on being assigned tasks or "homework", and others not so much. Whether you need coping skills, help identifying negative thought patterns, or just need a place to vent, we will identify and set those goals (mental health and otherwise).

Our first session

During our first session, I want to listen as you tell me what has brought you into therapy and how you are currently feeling. I may also ask about current stressors, pertinent diagnoses, or current medications. Some clients are ready to tell their story while others may need some prompting. Either way is perfectly fine.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
• Non-denominational