Hello, and welcome. I am DrStem (Sithembile Mahlatini). My journey began in Zimbabwe, Africa, and for over 40 years, I have had the privilege of living and practicing in the United States as a dedicated mental health professional. I am the Founder of Global Training Coaching & Consulting Services, The Bounce Back Empowerment Services, and the annual Uplifting Bounce Back Empowerment Conference. As a licensed therapist, Christian counselor, and certified life, career, and business coach, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and practical strategy to my clients. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, rediscover hope, and build unbreakable resilience. Change, even positive change can be challenging and uncomfortable. I hope to provide the necessary support as a champion of change.
Taking the first step toward therapy or coaching is a powerful decision. In our very first session, your comfort and peace of mind are my top priorities. You can expect a warm, welcoming, and collaborative environment where you can speak freely. What We Will Cover: Understanding Your Journey: I will listen carefully to what brought you here, focusing on your current challenges, goals, and expectations. Identifying Stressors & Burnout: We will map out the areas of your life causing the most exhaustion—whether it is parental burnout, academic overwhelm, or professional fatigue—and pinpoint what is draining your energy. Exploring Your Background & Strengths: Together, we will look at your experiences and begin to uncover your inherent strengths, clearly defining what you hope to achieve through therapy or coaching.
What stands out about my practice is first I always provide resources and practical ways to address your concerns. You can begin to see a way out and gain insight about the core of your current behaviors and experiences. I love working with individuals who are ready to take action and are dedicated to the therapeutic process. In addition the powerful fusion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Short-Term Solution-Focused Coaching is a big plus to many seeking relief and options. I don't just help you talk about your problems; I equip you with actionable coping skills to solve them. I am highly intentional about tailoring these methods to the specific groups I serve: For women and parents, I offer proven tools to manage burnout, challenge self-doubt, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your peace. For teenagers and college students, I provide a relatable, modern approach that helps them challenge unhelpful thought patterns, navigate academic anxiety, and build healthy coping mechanisms they can use for life.
I specialize in guiding three core groups through pivotal moments of growth, especialy those who reach out ready to make changes: parents, teenagers, college-age students, and women in transition. My approach is practical, compassionate, and outcome-focused, designed to meet you where you are and move you toward tangible progress. Parents I understand the challenge of balancing roles and guiding a family with empathy and structure. I offer tailored frameworks for co-parenting, boundary setting, and fostering autonomy while preserving connection. My methods help reduce conflict, improve teamwork at home, and model healthy stress management for everyone. my focus bridging the gap and increasing more connection with your teen. Teenagers I create a non-judgmental space where teens can explore identity, goals, and social pressures. I provide goal-oriented coaching to build confidence, study routines, and decision-making skills aligned with your values. The focus is on emotional regulation, clear communication with caregivers, and practical steps toward independence and future oriented thinking and planning. College-Age Students I help you navigate academics, career choices, and the move toward independent living. I provide clarity on majors, internships, and long-term planning, plus time-management and self-advocacy strategies. My coaching supports balance, resilience, and a clear path to personal and professional fulfillment. Women in Transition If you’re at a crossroads—returning to work, redefining your career, or adjusting to major life changes—I’m here for you. I offer purpose-driven guidance to redefine goals, craft compelling resumes and interview narratives, and develop actionable transition plans. My approach centers on confidence, self-compassion, and practical steps to turn uncertainty into momentum. If you identify with one or more of these profiles, you’ll find a thoughtful, structured partnership focused on clarity, progress, and sustainable growth. Let’s tailor my tools to your unique journey and start turning moments of transition into milestones.
Other specialties
I identify as
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
As a specialist in short-term coaching and counseling, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is at the heart of what I do. My approach is highly forward-looking; while we honor and acknowledge your past, we do not get stuck there. How I Use It: SFBT is designed to be efficient and empowering. From our very first session, we focus on your inherent strengths and past successes rather than just your problems. We clearly define what a "stress-free life" looks like for you and map out small, actionable, and realistic steps to achieve it. The Result: This method is highly effective for overwhelmed parents and busy college students who need immediate relief. It provides a quick shift from feeling stuck in burnout to feeling motivated by clear, attainable solutions.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Over my decades of practice, CBT has been one of my most relied-upon frameworks because of its structure and proven effectiveness. I use CBT to help you explore the deep connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. How I Use It: When stress and burnout take over, they often bring along a wave of negative self-talk, perfectionism, and catastrophic thinking. I work collaboratively with you to identify these unhelpful thought patterns. Together, we challenge them and replace them with healthier, more realistic perspectives. The Result: For women, parents, and students alike, CBT provides a tangible, logical way to disrupt anxiety. It gives you the power to intercept a stressful thought before it turns into an overwhelming emotional reaction.
Faith based therapy
For over 40 years, I have walked alongside individuals who wish to integrate their spiritual values into their healing journey. As a Christian counselor, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where your faith can be used as a primary source of strength, comfort, and direction. How I Use It: I blend clinical psychological principles with biblical truths and spiritual disciplines. When working through life transitions, identity shifts, or deep distress, we look at your challenges through the lens of faith, hope, and grace. The Result: For clients who request this approach, incorporating faith provides a profound anchor. It helps reduce anxiety by fostering a sense of divine purpose, reassurance, and ultimate peace during life's stormiest seasons.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Burnout and chronic stress happen when our minds are constantly living in past regrets or future anxieties. I integrate mindfulness into my practice to help you anchor yourself firmly in the present moment. How I Use It: I teach practical, everyday mindfulness techniques, including breathwork, grounding exercises, and intentional self-reflection. A cornerstone of my mindfulness approach is journaling. I strongly encourage journaling for all of my clients because it slows down a racing mind, externalizes stress, and creates a physical space for mindset transformation. The Result: Mindfulness provides teenagers, college students, and women with immediate, accessible coping skills. It allows you to step out of "fight-or-flight" mode, calm your nervous system, and respond to life's stressors with clarity and calm rather than reactivity.