Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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San Francisco, CA 94114

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My ideal clients are BIPOC, queer, first-gen, neurodivergent adults and teens in CA, CO & CT who are exhausted from being "the strong one." They come to me carrying generational trauma, body shame, burnout, and the pressure to "make it." Together, we use talk therapy and Brainspotting to go beyond insight — releasing what words alone can't reach — so they can break cycles, rest without guilt, and build a life that feels truly their own.

I specialize in generational trauma, fat liberation, and body image for BIPOC, queer, and first-gen adults and teens. Using Brainspotting alongside talk therapy, I help clients process what traditional therapy often misses — the deep, somatic roots of trauma, anxiety, and body shame. Virtual sessions available.

You don't have to keep carrying this alone. Whether you're tired of fighting your body, breaking under others' expectations, or watching cycles you want to stop — you deserve a space where your whole story is welcomed. If anything here resonates, I invite you to take that courageous step and reach out. I'd be honored to walk this path with you.

Call or Email Stephanie Hardison now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 314-4734

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94114

(562) 314-4734

Denver, CO 80209

My website

Offering online sessions Monday-Friday for California, Colorado, & Connecticut folks. Contact me to book your session.

I specialize in Intergenerational Trauma, Trauma and PTSD and Fat Liberation

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Quick hello from me to you! I typically work with fat, queer, and neurodivergent folks who are working through anxiety & depression.

Let's Connect (562) 314-4734

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94114

(562) 314-4734

Denver, CO 80209

My website

Offering online sessions Monday-Friday for California, Colorado, & Connecticut folks. Contact me to book your session.

I specialize in Intergenerational Trauma, Trauma and PTSD and Fat Liberation

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Quick hello from me to you! I typically work with fat, queer, and neurodivergent folks who are working through anxiety & depression.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Out of Network

I am a private pay therapist and accept Aetna for in-network billing. For all other insurers, I partner with Thrizer to help you easily check and use your out-of-network benefits. All clients receive a Good Faith Estimate.

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 96929 Stephanie Hardison

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended Cal State Northridge, MSW, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

License: Connecticut Department of Public Health 16805 / 2026

License: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Professions and Occupations 09929447 / 2023

Licensed in California, Colorado, and Connecticut with over 10 years of experience. I hold specialized training in Brainspotting and bring deep expertise in fat liberation, generational trauma, and BIPOC and first-gen mental health. Continuing education is ongoing.

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma and PTSD
Fat Liberation

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Body Image
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Women's Issues

I help with generational trauma, body shame, anxiety, depression, burnout, and parent-teen dynamics. Treatment blends talk therapy with Brainspotting to understand your patterns and release their somatic hold. You can expect to rest without guilt, set empowered boundaries, heal your relationship with your body, and break cycles — building a life that finally feels like your own.

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

3 Endorsements

Sol Y Paz Counseling Services, Inc.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Stephanie is a dynamic 1:1 therapist; bringing much needed compassionate healing work to the BIPOC and Queer communities with a specialty in dismantling fat phobia and supporting individuals in creating healthier relationships with their bodies.

Mary G Sanchez

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C

Stephanie provides compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy for children of immigrants, people of color, queer/Latine communities, and those overcoming fat stigma. Drawing on lived experience, creates a safe space to heal trauma and explore identity.

Raices Trauma Therapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Stephanie has a gift for supporting humans in their journey to unlearn the negative messages we've carried about our bodies and has created a space where BIPOC, first-gen, and queer folks can heal and truly thrive.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Brainspotting
Eclectic
Humanistic
Integrative
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I use Brainspotting and integrative talk therapy in a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Sessions are warm, affirming, and culturally responsive — no need to perform or explain your identity here. We'll work at your pace, blending insight with somatic healing so you don't just understand your patterns, but genuinely release them.

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94114

(562) 314-4734

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Additional Location

Denver, CO 80209

(562) 314-4734

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Offering online sessions Monday-Friday for California, Colorado, & Connecticut folks. Contact me to book your session.

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (562) 314-4734

Offering online sessions Monday-Friday for California, Colorado, & Connecticut folks. Contact me to book your session.

Stephanie Hardison

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (562) 314-4734

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