Stephanie Downs

My communication style

My goal is to create a comfortable and accepting environment where you feel therapeutically held and understood so that all the light and the shadows in life can be explored, examined, and begin to create room for change.

My journey to mental healthcare

Many of the things that came naturally to me, like being a good listener, being understanding and compassionate, and being a good perspective taker, slowly moved me in the direction of becoming a therapist. I feel very privileged to be invited into people's lives and to offer them support in making changes that they want to make.

My goals for you

I ask a lot of questions about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to accomplish. What does life look like when your goals have been met?

Our first session

The first session usually involves questions about your current life and history, including mental health, family of origin, traumatic events, quality and frequency of daily activities, relationships, symptoms, stressors, hopes, and fears.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White