Stephanie Smith

Many of the individuals I have the privilege of working with are facing a variety of challenges and difficulties. Concerns I commonly treat include: trauma and attachment disruptions, trust issues and relational wounds and disconnection (including difficulties with being present with self and having attuned connection with others), grief and loss, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, sexual health and intimacy challenges and concerns, as well as communication and boundary difficulties. I truly believe that when we can foster an appreciation for our biological response to stress, apply somatic techniques for befriending and soothing the nervous system, and understand our core attachment needs, we can expand resilience with self and deepen connection with those we love. My hope for clients is that they find confidence to incorporate regulating and connecting practices into daily living, thus cultivating a life trajectory to build upon, look forward to and rest within. Clients will find that I enjoy the power of creativity and curiosity. I strive to actively engage and find that showing up authentically creates safety for others to explore and honor their authentic selves. My therapeutic values are honesty, creativity, mindfulness, empathy and curiosity, and my hope is to bring these skills to each session in order to fully support healing.