Therapists in 82601
My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I am a trained Therapist through EMDRIA, and I integrate EMDR with relational, attachment-focused therapy. EMDR helps clients process experiences that talk therapy alone can’t always reach, especially when the body still reacts to events the mind believes are “in the past.”
I support clients with practical coping skills, deeper emotional processing, and a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and affirmation. You set the pace, and we work together toward lasting change—not quick fixes.
My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I am a trained Therapist through EMDRIA, and I integrate EMDR with relational, attachment-focused therapy. EMDR helps clients process experiences that talk therapy alone can’t always reach, especially when the body still reacts to events the mind believes are “in the past.”
I support clients with practical coping skills, deeper emotional processing, and a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and affirmation. You set the pace, and we work together toward lasting change—not quick fixes.
Greetings! My name is Stephan (pronounced Steven) McLaughlin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges in life, relationships, marriage, family, academics, and career. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You might be dealing with stress, relationship conflict, or trying to manage everything on your own. Therapy is a place where we can slow things down, understand what’s going on, and begin working toward meaningful change.
Greetings! My name is Stephan (pronounced Steven) McLaughlin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges in life, relationships, marriage, family, academics, and career. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You might be dealing with stress, relationship conflict, or trying to manage everything on your own. Therapy is a place where we can slow things down, understand what’s going on, and begin working toward meaningful change.
Are you the one everyone relies on, yet you feel completely drained? As a helper or caregiver, do you struggle to turn your mind off, feel on edge, or notice yourself becoming distant at home? Maybe you are overwhelmed by work stress, family strain, or emotional exhaustion. Are you questioning how long you can keep going like this? You want to feel calm, clear, and like yourself again. These patterns often come from long-term stress and always putting others first. Now, you are ready to set boundaries, feel grounded and reconnect with your life in a more meaningful, sustainable way.
Are you the one everyone relies on, yet you feel completely drained? As a helper or caregiver, do you struggle to turn your mind off, feel on edge, or notice yourself becoming distant at home? Maybe you are overwhelmed by work stress, family strain, or emotional exhaustion. Are you questioning how long you can keep going like this? You want to feel calm, clear, and like yourself again. These patterns often come from long-term stress and always putting others first. Now, you are ready to set boundaries, feel grounded and reconnect with your life in a more meaningful, sustainable way.
If your goal is to let go of burdens from the past and develop a healthy view of yourself I can help you. If you want to put the past behind you and move forward I look forward to working with you. Many of my clients have emotional. physical or sexual abuse from childhood. I work with domestic violence, sexual assault, medical or accident vitims. In addition to trauma work I also help my clients who have depression, anxiety or life stage issues. If you want supportive, nonjudgemental counseling to learn managment of symptoms and new coping skills I am here to help.
If your goal is to let go of burdens from the past and develop a healthy view of yourself I can help you. If you want to put the past behind you and move forward I look forward to working with you. Many of my clients have emotional. physical or sexual abuse from childhood. I work with domestic violence, sexual assault, medical or accident vitims. In addition to trauma work I also help my clients who have depression, anxiety or life stage issues. If you want supportive, nonjudgemental counseling to learn managment of symptoms and new coping skills I am here to help.
You Deserve to feel genuinely seen and understood. My approach is direct and compassionate, helping you make sense of your emotions, behaviors, and the patterns that influence your life.
Change takes effort, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We’ll work toward emotional resilience, self-understanding, and creating a life where you feel in control.
You Deserve to feel genuinely seen and understood. My approach is direct and compassionate, helping you make sense of your emotions, behaviors, and the patterns that influence your life.
Change takes effort, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We’ll work toward emotional resilience, self-understanding, and creating a life where you feel in control.
Welcome! I am so grateful you are here, and I am honored to be a part of your healing journey. I strongly believe you are the expert on yourself. You know yourself best, and I am here to walk beside you as we gently and curiously explore your goals. I recognize the strength and bravery it takes to go to therapy and I applaud you for taking the steps you are taking to heal.
Welcome! I am so grateful you are here, and I am honored to be a part of your healing journey. I strongly believe you are the expert on yourself. You know yourself best, and I am here to walk beside you as we gently and curiously explore your goals. I recognize the strength and bravery it takes to go to therapy and I applaud you for taking the steps you are taking to heal.
Sometimes life can be a bit too much: relationship struggles arise, worries seem too heavy, or direction is hard to find. That’s where I come in. As a counselor, I aim to meet each client where they are, building a deep understanding of who they are and collaboratively identifying what they need and how to get them there. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing on multiple counseling perspectives to meet each individual's needs through evidence-based approaches. I won’t force clients to do anything, but using my training and experience, I will both support and challenge them to make significant, lasting change.
Sometimes life can be a bit too much: relationship struggles arise, worries seem too heavy, or direction is hard to find. That’s where I come in. As a counselor, I aim to meet each client where they are, building a deep understanding of who they are and collaboratively identifying what they need and how to get them there. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing on multiple counseling perspectives to meet each individual's needs through evidence-based approaches. I won’t force clients to do anything, but using my training and experience, I will both support and challenge them to make significant, lasting change.
Today could be the start of your journey to better mental health and wellness! As a therapist I strive to work collaboratively with my patients, developing goals and working towards strategies utilizing the individual strengths of each patient. I believe in the inherent worth and value of all people, and am here to help you see yours. I currently have telehealth and in-person openings and am excited to help you reach your goals.
Today could be the start of your journey to better mental health and wellness! As a therapist I strive to work collaboratively with my patients, developing goals and working towards strategies utilizing the individual strengths of each patient. I believe in the inherent worth and value of all people, and am here to help you see yours. I currently have telehealth and in-person openings and am excited to help you reach your goals.
My ideal client has carried pain or patterns for years and feels ready for change. They may struggle with relationships, anxiety, or self-doubt, often caught in cycles of self-criticism, people-pleasing, or emotional avoidance. Deep down, they long to feel safe, heal old wounds, and believe they are worthy of love and peace. They seek a therapist who offers honesty, warmth, and understanding to help them heal, build trust, set boundaries, and nurture self-compassion.
My ideal client has carried pain or patterns for years and feels ready for change. They may struggle with relationships, anxiety, or self-doubt, often caught in cycles of self-criticism, people-pleasing, or emotional avoidance. Deep down, they long to feel safe, heal old wounds, and believe they are worthy of love and peace. They seek a therapist who offers honesty, warmth, and understanding to help them heal, build trust, set boundaries, and nurture self-compassion.
Mary Ellen Sternitzke is a licensed psychologist in Wyoming and Colorado; she earned her doctorate from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She served as Associate and Clinical Director at Catholic Charities of Wyoming for their outpatient mental health program. Her current work with adults emphasizes solution-focused interventions, targeted EMDR for trauma and anxiety, managing ADD/ADHD, post partum anxiety and depression and negotiating transitions like bereavement and divorce.
Mary Ellen Sternitzke is a licensed psychologist in Wyoming and Colorado; she earned her doctorate from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She served as Associate and Clinical Director at Catholic Charities of Wyoming for their outpatient mental health program. Her current work with adults emphasizes solution-focused interventions, targeted EMDR for trauma and anxiety, managing ADD/ADHD, post partum anxiety and depression and negotiating transitions like bereavement and divorce.
Welcome future clients! My therapy focus is individuals with disabilities, neurodiversity, lifespan trauma, crisis planning, dual diagnosis, and management of complex mental health conditions. I have extensive experience supporting others in Special Education Services (IEP Plans, 504 Plans), Developmental Disability Services (DDA), Social Security Applications (SSI), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Special Needs Guardianships. I can offer direction on communicating effectively with offices, domestic violence organizations, mobile crisis teams, accessing basic community services, special education departments, and staff.
Welcome future clients! My therapy focus is individuals with disabilities, neurodiversity, lifespan trauma, crisis planning, dual diagnosis, and management of complex mental health conditions. I have extensive experience supporting others in Special Education Services (IEP Plans, 504 Plans), Developmental Disability Services (DDA), Social Security Applications (SSI), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Special Needs Guardianships. I can offer direction on communicating effectively with offices, domestic violence organizations, mobile crisis teams, accessing basic community services, special education departments, and staff.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, past experiences hold us back, or anxiety and intrusive thoughts make even daily tasks feel unmanageable. I work with individuals who are interested in understanding their mental health, improving mind-body awareness, and taking an active role in their care. My goal is to help you move toward your ideal mental health so you can return to your life feeling capable, grounded, and confident in your coping skills and support system. My clinical expertise includes anxiety, trauma, grief, suicide, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, past experiences hold us back, or anxiety and intrusive thoughts make even daily tasks feel unmanageable. I work with individuals who are interested in understanding their mental health, improving mind-body awareness, and taking an active role in their care. My goal is to help you move toward your ideal mental health so you can return to your life feeling capable, grounded, and confident in your coping skills and support system. My clinical expertise includes anxiety, trauma, grief, suicide, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Wyoming Strong Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Casper, WY 82601
Waitlist for new clients
As a First Responder Victim Witness Specialist, working side by side with LEOs,EMS,Fire and coroners from on scene moments of crisis through the adjudication process and beyond. In my years in this experience I have acquired an understanding of the unique stressors that not only victims of crime face but also the first responders. Vicarious trauma can have a lasting impact on these lives and the lives of their families often leading to PTSD, Addiction, Relationship/Maritial difficulties and many other stressors. It is my passion to see less suffering and suicide in the First Response family as well as Military.
As a First Responder Victim Witness Specialist, working side by side with LEOs,EMS,Fire and coroners from on scene moments of crisis through the adjudication process and beyond. In my years in this experience I have acquired an understanding of the unique stressors that not only victims of crime face but also the first responders. Vicarious trauma can have a lasting impact on these lives and the lives of their families often leading to PTSD, Addiction, Relationship/Maritial difficulties and many other stressors. It is my passion to see less suffering and suicide in the First Response family as well as Military.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, stress, & seasons of life. As an EMDR-trained clinician and retired military officer, I understand the unique experiences of veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, first responders, and their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing occurs within a safe, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am also happy to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith and spirituality when desired by the client.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, stress, & seasons of life. As an EMDR-trained clinician and retired military officer, I understand the unique experiences of veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, first responders, and their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing occurs within a safe, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am also happy to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith and spirituality when desired by the client.
Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer seem to work. I work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, grief, caregiving responsibilities, and major life transitions—including the challenges that often come with aging, chronic illness, and supporting loved ones with dementia. My goal is to provide a respectful, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe while developing practical strategies for meaningful and lasting change.
Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer seem to work. I work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, grief, caregiving responsibilities, and major life transitions—including the challenges that often come with aging, chronic illness, and supporting loved ones with dementia. My goal is to provide a respectful, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe while developing practical strategies for meaningful and lasting change.
I am licensed in Wyoming with 14 years of professional work experience as an LCSW. I received my undergraduate education at the University of Oregon and completed my Masters in Social Work at the University of Wyoming in 2012. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, oncology, school based and private practice, providing mental health services to all age groups. I work with a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, family and relationship issues, chronic illness, and others to help individuals and families achieve therapeutic goals and reach their maximum potential.
I am licensed in Wyoming with 14 years of professional work experience as an LCSW. I received my undergraduate education at the University of Oregon and completed my Masters in Social Work at the University of Wyoming in 2012. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, oncology, school based and private practice, providing mental health services to all age groups. I work with a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, family and relationship issues, chronic illness, and others to help individuals and families achieve therapeutic goals and reach their maximum potential.
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Throughout my career, my focus has been on treating children and teens with anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. Some of these children and teen struggle with their family relationships, friendships, or have behavioral issues at school. They are in need of a trusted counselor who will provide empathy, emotional regulation skills, and other tools to help them best manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They want to have more positive relationships with less conflict, better management of their anger or other difficult feelings, and hope to feel more confident in their ability to resolve conflicts with family or friends.
Throughout my career, my focus has been on treating children and teens with anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. Some of these children and teen struggle with their family relationships, friendships, or have behavioral issues at school. They are in need of a trusted counselor who will provide empathy, emotional regulation skills, and other tools to help them best manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They want to have more positive relationships with less conflict, better management of their anger or other difficult feelings, and hope to feel more confident in their ability to resolve conflicts with family or friends.
Lexi Smiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW
1 Endorsed
Casper, WY 82601
Not accepting new clients
All of us are learning to walk through life with more confidence, curiosity, and compassion each day. Therapy can provide support and resources to do this alongside a caring professional. I often help clients with goals like breaking free from obsessive thinking, worry, and self-doubt, improving executive dysfunction and perfectionism, relearning how to let the nervous system heal after traumas, or managing their chronic pain. I offer a collaborative and evidence-based approach where we work together to achieve your unique goals. My clinical expertise centralizes on OCD, ADHD/ASD, trauma, codependency, and chronic pain.
All of us are learning to walk through life with more confidence, curiosity, and compassion each day. Therapy can provide support and resources to do this alongside a caring professional. I often help clients with goals like breaking free from obsessive thinking, worry, and self-doubt, improving executive dysfunction and perfectionism, relearning how to let the nervous system heal after traumas, or managing their chronic pain. I offer a collaborative and evidence-based approach where we work together to achieve your unique goals. My clinical expertise centralizes on OCD, ADHD/ASD, trauma, codependency, and chronic pain.
How would it be to feel less overwhelmed? To understand why therapy and medication haven’t made the difference you hoped for? I specialize in adult and adolescent Autism and ADHD evaluations, often for people pursuing a second opinion after years of misdiagnosis. A clear diagnosis allows you to extend grace to yourself. Stop measuring yourself against neurotypical folks. Understand your energy, masking, and burnout patterns. From this evaluation, you receive a clear, user-friendly report outlining your characteristics and focus areas for therapy. An evaluation can support work accommodations, and you will receive many resources.
How would it be to feel less overwhelmed? To understand why therapy and medication haven’t made the difference you hoped for? I specialize in adult and adolescent Autism and ADHD evaluations, often for people pursuing a second opinion after years of misdiagnosis. A clear diagnosis allows you to extend grace to yourself. Stop measuring yourself against neurotypical folks. Understand your energy, masking, and burnout patterns. From this evaluation, you receive a clear, user-friendly report outlining your characteristics and focus areas for therapy. An evaluation can support work accommodations, and you will receive many resources.
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Number of Therapists in 82601
100+
Average cost per session
$184
Therapists in 82601 who prioritize treating:
| 87% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Social Anxiety |
| 87% | Health Anxiety |
| 87% | Driving Anxiety |
| 82% | Depression |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 75% | Aetna |
| 58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 82601 see their clients
| 79% | In Person and Online | |
| 21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 22% | Male |