I'm here to help you grow and change on your passage through life! Sometimes people have challenges to start with like thinking differently, or a difficult family. We may have questions about whether we still fit into a social or religious group. Challenges are harder if depression or anxiety hold us back or if we feel like we're stuck. Finding an empathetic, experienced therapist can be a connection to taking you out of isolation and uncovering your innate ability to change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have done my own work to grow and I look forward to helping you!

Hi! Seeking therapy is often a difficult decision; I would like to make that decision easier by offering a comfortable, safe environment to address life's challenges. Whether managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, coping with difficult past experiences or changing unwanted behavioral patterns, I am here to lend a hand and offer support. My passion is working with adolescents, young adults, and couples. Adolescence and young adulthood present unique obstacles when developing positive relationships, self-image, and healthy independence are very important. I would like to help you develop the tools needed to face these challenges in the most effective way.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist who brings and in-depth understanding of human behavior, couple dynamics and sexual functioning to my work. With over 30 years of experience in mental health, I offer insight and warmth to the individuals and couples that I treat. I first established my private practice in 1995 to treat general psychological, emotional, and relationship issues in a safe and relaxed environment.

Often the first step towards making a change is taking a realistic look at where you've been, where you are now, and where you want to be. Although it can be painfully difficult at first, you can begin making changes, one day at a time, that will take you closer to living the life you desire. Using EMDR and talk therapy, we'll focus on healing the wounds of the past, finding joy in the present, and bringing clarity to your future. It's time for you let go of the things that hold you back and start to discover all the ways in which you were meant to shine. Hope and healing are at the heart of what I have to offer.

I believe there is meaning in symptoms. We are designed to thrive. When something is out of balance our mind/body/spirit/relationships present symptoms to ask us to pay attention. I specialize in helping people discover what needs their attention. Then, I help people learn new skills so they are equipped to respond more effectively to their needs. I offer support as people practice necessary changes in their thoughts, managing their emotions, and interacting with others and their circumstances. Finally, I encourage and guide people as they seek to fully actualize their potential.

From pouring a glass of water to playing piano, driving to work and checking our smart phones, so much of what we do is habit. The more iterations we perform, the more engrained it becomes. As it turns out, the way we think is no different. Left unaware, how we see ourselves and the world around us can become automated and no longer a choice. It becomes a reaction rather than a response.

***Currently offering distance counseling session and accepting new clients*** Feeling stuck or frustrated as you struggle to make healthy changes and reach personal goals? Maybe you're searching for an environment where you can find the time necessary to create your best self or needing to talk about how you feel? Or perhaps you're hoping to improve your relationship with a loved one? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer adults, teens, and families a safe, inclusive and welcoming space in their journey toward making positive choices, improving mental and physical health, and building a more satisfying lifestyle.

I'm Dr. Stephanie Johnson, a psychologist working with adults in individual therapy. I specialize in working with individuals with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, and increasing awareness of your own insights and strengths. I also work with life transitions including those related to aging in one's parents and children as well as adjusting to living with chronic illness or medical issues. I am also credentialed to work with Empaths and Highly Sensitive Personalities (www.hsperson.com).

Sometimes we face challenging situations that are complex and overwhelming, making it difficult for us to cope, see our options, or understand what is going wrong. Dreamel has an open-minded approach and is able to see issues through a grounded, insight-oriented scope that will allow you to connect the dots about your thoughts, feelings, and actions. She is genuine, nonjudgmental, and compassionate, providing a warm and trusting environment where you can feel at ease exploring difficult issues. Our ultimate goal is to get on a positive path that leads you to real change, personal growth, and a fulfilling life.

My ideal client is one who wants to building a collaborative relationship that will help to foster change. I believe that most of the work of therapy happens in between sessions, so my clients will benefit if they are willing to practice the things that we agree will be helpful. I am less focused on diagnoses than beliefs, feelings, and behaviors that are amenable to change. I am hoping that my clients have decided that they are willing to be vulnerable at this point in their lives and that they are open to having me participate in their journey toward a more effective life strategy.

All too often stress, anxiety and depression can cloud our vision of what's possible in life. Together, we can navigate through challenges so you can gain the emotional strength and perspective needed to move forward. In addition to counseling, we offer a range of psychological assessments and testing. While focusing on your personal strengths, our dedicated staff is committed to partnering with you to build your coping skills and help manage your current situation. At JFS, we take an individual approach with each and every client. We understand that everyone is unique and so too, are the reasons for seeking counseling.

It is a great honor to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of my work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. I utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide therapy and coaching a manner that is warm, genuine, empathic and tailored to meet each client's specific needs. I specialize in treating adults in their 20's, 30's and 40's and the challenges unique to these stages of life. My clients appear outwardly successful and put together, yet inwardly experience worry, sadness, shame, numbness, loneliness and difficulty related to self image, work, relationships, parenting and transitions. I help clients to shift habits and patterns, improve self awareness, decrease avoidance, realize their potential and engage more fully in their lives.

If you, your child or teen struggle with emotional extremes, excessive worry or anger outbursts, I can help you better manage these emotions in a warm, supportive and collaborative environment. I use creative arts and play to help children express themselves, improve their behavior, and learn strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions. I am also passionate about helping adolescents and young adults better manage emotional extremes and achieve more meaningful and balanced lives. I use creative arts and play to help children express themselves, improve their behavior, and learn strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions.

I understand most people want fast results - to feel better - as soon as possible! So, depending on your preference, along with some different specialties I know, we can accomplish your goal(s). I am a calm listener, as well as an active therapist. I also believe in suggesting things to do between sessions to help support your work and keep things moving along. I offer individual, couples/marital, and family therapy, 13 years and older; however, will provide services in some cases under 13, especially those who have experienced a recent traumatic event. I have 30 yrs of experience to offer & a lot of energy to work with you!

Thinking about making a change can be difficult, frightening or even exciting. I'm so glad you've decided to seek out someone to help you in this process. As a therapist I believe in working collaboratively with you to create the changes you want in your life. Many people who seek out therapy have found ways of coping that worked for a while and no longer work for them and may even be harmful. If you think you are ready to change something in your life, please call or contact me for an appointment.

You want a life filled with more moments of contentment, even during periods of uncertainty. You want healthier boundaries in your personal, family or professional relationships. You want the ability to advocate for yourself more genuinely and have the confidence to shape the direction of your life rather than it being determined by circumstances, prior trauma or your family history. If you’re willing to tolerate some level of temporary uncertainty to reach these goals, I want to work with you.

The heart of therapy is to experience the possibility of change. Depression, anxiety, our life's disappointments and woundings show up in negative feelings, thoughts and behaviors that interfere with our deepest hopes for living well. Together, in a warm and supportive environment, I hold a safe place for discovery and personal growth through an integrative approach. Here, with new tools, you can search within and explore your basic needs. Within this therapeutic relationship you can begin to begin again. My commitment is to provide a private and caring space for self discovery and a growing sense of well-being.

Being a therapist since 2013, I have learned that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for successful therapy. To foster this relationship, I use an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy. I strive to help my clients progress toward feeling calmer, feeling better equipped to manage life stressors, and achieving their overall life goals. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist in EMDR and EMDR Consultant in Training. I specialize in working with adults (primarily women & LGBTQ clients) who are struggling with PTSD, and anxiety.