Chrissy Stephenson
I’m a compassionate counseling professional dedicated to helping individuals feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. I believe that meaningful change begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and explore your thoughts and emotions without fear. My role is to walk alongside you in that process, offering guidance, insight, and practical tools that support your growth.
I strive to balance warmth and empathy with honesty and gentle challenge, helping you recognize patterns that may be holding you back while also honoring your strengths.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique experiences, values, and goals. I draw from evidence-based practices while remaining flexible and responsive to what works best for you. Whether you’re facing anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, or simply feeling stuck, I focus on helping you build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and develop a clearer sense of direction. I strive to balance warmth and empathy with honesty and gentle challenge, helping you recognize patterns that may be holding you back while also honoring your strengths. Clients often describe my style as grounded, approachable, and supportive, with a focus on real-life application. Ultimately, my goal is to help you feel more confident, resilient, and connected—to yourself and to others. I’m committed to creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and capable of meaningful, lasting change.
First session
In our sessions, you’ll have a safe space to talk openly — no judgment, no pressure. We’ll explore what’s working for you, what’s not, and what you’d like to change. You bring your story, your values, and your goals, and I’ll bring tools, insight, and support to help you get there
Strengths
My greatest strengths lie in creating a space where clients feel genuinely safe, seen, and respected from the very first session. I’m deeply attuned and present, which helps me pick up on both what’s being said and what might be harder to express. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, tailoring each session to your needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. I integrate practical, evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, real-world perspective—so our work together feels both meaningful and useful in your day-to-day life. Clients often tell me they appreciate my balance of empathy and honesty: I’ll meet you with understanding, but I’m also willing to gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and leave each session with tools you can actually apply beyond the therapy room.
Treatment methods
EMDR
This type of therapy uses bilateral stimulation to create neural pathways and reprocess memories.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS works with parts that developed through the client’s life to help them learn to love and accept the different parts of themselves
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT uses mindfulness, the Wise Mind, and meditation to calm racing thoughts and help themselves control and regulate their emotions.
Location
Virtual sessions