- Listening focused
- Practical steps
- Client-centered
About Stephanie
Stephanie Gildea is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, mood concerns, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She supports those dealing with trauma, grief, substance concerns, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and challenges like sleep disruptions or low self-esteem. Stephanie practices in Massachusetts and offers therapy in English.
Stephanie brings eight years of experience in mental health work after completing a Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She keeps sessions focused on what a person needs right now and on practical steps that can fit into a busy life. She makes time to connect clients with resources and follows up when adjustments are needed.
Her style centers on listening closely and helping clients name what matters most to them. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, identifying patterns, and testing small changes that feel doable. She stays flexible about goals and pacing so progress can match each person's circumstances.
Stephanie uses approaches that emphasize the client's experience and personal story. She draws on client-centered work to build a respectful relationship, emotionally focused ideas to address important bonds, and narrative methods to reframe unhelpful stories people tell themselves.
People come to her for help with parenting stress, compassion fatigue, impulsivity, postpartum mood shifts, and coping with life transitions. She aims to empower clients to notice strengths, try new strategies, and make steady, manageable changes.
How her approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to build solutions that feel right. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to decide what changes matter most to them.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and important relationships, helping people understand how their feelings and needs affect bonds and communication. EFT can be useful for addressing intimacy-related concerns and patterns that repeat in close relationships.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives, and helps separate problems from identity so new possibilities can emerge. It can be helpful for coping with grief, shifting unhelpful self-talk, and reframing life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their needs, goals, and comfort. That choice can change as therapy progresses, with options adapted over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can allow for shorter check-ins on hectic days and offer more flexibility around work or parenting commitments. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues among others.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is flexible and client-centered, focusing on listening, practical steps, and adjusting pace to what feels doable for each person.
What is her professional background?
Stephanie has eight years in the mental health field and completed a Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the credential LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.