Stephanie Watkins, CPC-I

I like helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and meaningful change through collaborative, personalized therapy.

Reaching out for therapy takes courage, and my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to face it alone.

I enjoy working with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds. I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, so we'll work together to better understand your experiences, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical tools that support lasting change.

My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, psychoeducation, trauma-informed care, family systems concepts, and play-based interventions when appropriate. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each client's unique strengths, experiences, and goals.

One of my favorite parts of therapy is helping clients better understand themselves. I often use everyday examples and metaphors to make complex concepts easier to understand because I believe insight creates opportunities for growth.

I don't believe therapy is about fixing people. I believe it's about understanding the story behind what you're experiencing. Life can sometimes feel like a tapestry full of knots, and therapy gives us the opportunity to slow down, gently untangle those knots, and discover new ways of moving forward.

Whether you're taking your first step into therapy or returning after time away, I look forward to meeting you where you are and helping you move toward the life you want to build.