About Stephanie

I earned my M.A. in General Psychology from the University of Louisville and my M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. During my graduate training, I focused on developmental disabilities, early childhood mental health, and adolescents in residential treatment settings. After graduating, I spent nine years in a community mental health center providing evidence-based care to diverse populations. It was during this time that I pursued advanced training in trauma, attachment, early childhood mental health, and postpartum support, and fully committed my work to these areas.

 

​Therapy with me is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each family’s unique story. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Treatment is guided by development, relationships, and what feels most supportive for each individual and family.

 

For young children, therapy is play-based and relationship-focused, with caregivers actively involved.

For older children, adolescents, and parents, therapy offers a space to understand emotions, build regulation skills, and strengthen connection and confidence.​

 

In addition to clinical work, I am a credentialed trainer in the state of Kentucky and regularly work with childcare centers to support emotional and behavioral health in early learning environments. I have presented at statewide conferences, including the Early Childhood Institute, the Behavior Institute, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, and the Ready Kids Conference. I am a state-certified trainer in Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma, Substance Exposed Infants, Strengthening Families, and Connect the Dots, and I have provided training on maternal and parental mental health, early childhood trauma, and development for medical, foster care, and early education professionals.

 

​I am a member of the Kentucky Psychological Association, Postpartum Support International, Zero to Three, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and EMDRIA. I am also involved with local nonprofits, including Home of the Innocents and Postpartum Support International–Kentucky, and am a Child-Parent Psychotherapy–trained clinician.

 

Outside of work, I am a parent myself. My husband, Brian, and I have two daughters who keep us busy, grounded, and constantly learning. Being a parent deeply informs how I approach therapy with families, with empathy for the real-world complexities of raising children and caring for ourselves along the way.