Stephanie Gildea , LMHC

Stephanie Gildea is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with eight years of professional experience. She earned a Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and brings that training to work with clients across the lifespan.

Stephanie approaches care with flexibility and a focus on each person’s priorities, consistently putting clients’ needs at the center of the work. She is known for going the extra mile to connect people with appropriate supports and practical resources that help them move forward.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative partnership: she supports and empowers clients while tailoring interventions to individual circumstances and goals. Stephanie aims to create a respectful, growth-oriented space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. She looks forward to working with new clients and helping them identify steps toward improvement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie uses well-established approaches that translate effectively to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of sessions; this approach helps with self-exploration, decision-making, and building confidence. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships and can be helpful for clients dealing with attachment concerns, relational distress, or intense emotional experiences. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves, separating problems from identity and opening space for new meanings and choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are encouraged to share feedback so the work remains tailored and relevant.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to choose the mode of communication that fits their life and comfort level.