Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

I take a person-centered approach, believing in small, achievable goals and baby steps in the right direction determined by you. Whether you have depression, anxiety, or are seeking guidance, I'm here to help you find healing and realize your full potential.

My focus

I work with clients aged 13-55 experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, and adult survivors of childhood trauma.

My approach

I believe the best work happens in a trusting therapeutic relationship. I use an eclectic mix of CBT, REBT, and Psychodynamic approaches. I also use Exposure and Response Prevention for anxiety, panic, and OCD. I do grief work with adult survivors of childhood trauma, focusing on healing the inner child and finding your inner adult.

My communication style

The environment in my room is light-hearted, come-as-you-are, and down-to-earth. I like to use humor therapeutically, but am serious and supportive when the situation calls for it.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have been on my own healing journey and found therapy helpful and beneficial in my life. I enjoy helping others and find it part of a higher purpose. It is immensely rewarding to be part of a person's healing journey, which is why I love my job and the field of psychotherapy.

My goals for you

You lead the way in setting goals; I help you figure out how to get there and what skills we need to work on together.

Our first session

The first session is a chance for us to see if there is a connection. I will learn about you and tell you how I can help.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Experiential Therapy

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

27955 Smyth Dr Suite 101, Valencia, CA 91355

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Stephanie Garris