Stephanie Donley , LMSW

Stephanie Donley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who brings a humane, strengths-based perspective to therapy. She has worked across multiple settings advocating for and coaching individuals facing a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, isolation and loneliness, grief and bereavement, end-of-life and hospice issues, compassion fatigue, forgiveness, self-care, self-esteem, life purpose, and coping with life changes. Her experience includes supporting people through stages of cancer survivorship and end-of-life care, where practical guidance and emotional presence are essential.

Her manner is warm, kind, and engaging, and she emphasizes respectful, non-stigmatizing language. Stephanie aims to create a therapy experience that feels genuine and positive while honoring each person’s values and unique story. She describes her practice as LGBTQ-affirming and welcomes diverse identities with respect while noting ongoing learning in this area.

Therapeutically she uses a solution-focused, client-centered, and strength-based framework, drawing heavily from cognitive behavioral and humanistic approaches. She believes people have a natural capacity to learn from struggles, grow through challenges, and discover new ways of thinking and coping. In partnership with clients she helps identify practical strategies and fresh perspectives so they can move toward a more peaceful, purposeful, and fulfilling life. Stephanie applauds the step of reaching out for support and aims to meet clients where they are with compassion and practical tools.