- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Stephanie
Stephanie Gildea is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, mood changes, addictions, parenting strain, grief, sleeping problems, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Stephanie works with clients who face trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, postpartum depression, and anger or impulsivity challenges.
She takes a supportive, flexible approach. Sessions focus on what the person needs right now. Stephanie listens first, then helps people set practical goals and try steps that fit their life.
Background and approach
She strives to make sessions feel straightforward and useful. Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used when attachment or close-relationship patterns matter.
Narrative Therapy helps people reframe painful stories and see different options for moving forward. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and short-term coaching when appropriate. Stephanie aims to connect helpful resources and follow up on progress between sessions.
She prefers simple language and clear next steps. Stephanie is based in Massachusetts and offers sessions in English. People who are seeking care online can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to work with her.
The approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's goals.
What Stephanie works with
Everything Stephanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephanie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
Approaches Stephanie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Stephanie’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and focuses on empathy, validation, and supporting the client to lead the conversation; it helps with feelings of overwhelm, low self-esteem, and decision-making. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions that drive them, which can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and attachment issues. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and reframe experiences to find new options and meaning.Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods seem most helpful, then try techniques together and adjust as needed based on what is working for the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, coaching between visits, and people who prefer written conversation. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
Questions people ask about Stephanie
What concerns does Stephanie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, parenting stress, sleeping problems, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related mood or personality concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and flexible. She listens, helps set practical goals, and uses straightforward language during sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience in the mental health field after completing a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MA and practices as an LMHC in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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