Stephanie Wallace

Navigating the complexities of relationships, life transitions, and trauma requires a compassionate and skilled guide. Stephanie Wallace, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, offers just that with her extensive experience and trauma-informed approach to therapy.

Stephanie specializes in helping individuals and couples work through some of life's most challenging experiences. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She brings a unique perspective to her practice, informed not only by her professional training but also by her personal experiences with recovering from childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief, addiction, economic hardship, and relationship issues.

As a trauma-informed therapist, Stephanie provides strength and resilience-based therapy that recognizes the essential role of healthy relationships in overall well-being and quality of life. She creates a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment where clients can explore and improve their relationships with themselves, others, and the world at large. Stephanie's approach is grounded in various evidence-based methodologies, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed LGBTQ+ Care, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Stephanie's philosophy on mental health centers on the foundational importance of safe relationships. She understands that our earliest relationships shape our brain development and how we relate to ourselves. However, she also emphasizes the power of neuroplasticity – our brain's ability to continue developing and changing throughout our lives. Through therapy, Stephanie helps clients recognize their automatic responses to life's challenges and empowers them to choose new, healthier ways of responding.

Beyond her role as a therapist, Stephanie is a life-long learner and explorer. She finds joy in reading, traveling, spending time in nature, engaging in meaningful conversations, and participating in her community. This breadth of interests and experiences enriches her practice, allowing her to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Whether you're seeking individual or couples therapy, Stephanie Wallace offers a supportive, knowledgeable, and empathetic presence to guide you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.