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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Stephanie
Stephanie Gildea, MA LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy in her work.
Stephanie describes her approach as flexible and client-focused. She places a person's needs first and works to provide practical support and resources. Sessions are presented as collaborative conversations where the client sets goals and the therapist helps find steps toward them.
Her practice emphasizes clear communication and follow-through. She stays engaged in coordinating resources and checking progress over time. This can include talking through coping skills, problem-solving steps, and options for additional supports.
Stephanie works with mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, impulsivity, and personality disorder symptoms. She also addresses stress reactions, trauma histories, and addiction-related patterns. Her background supports helping people manage both sudden crises and long-term struggles.
She trained to the level of a master's degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling. Stephanie speaks English and practices in Massachusetts. She does not accept international clients at this time.
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Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects concerns, clarifies goals, and supports the person's decisions about next steps. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with strong emotions in the moment. It looks at how emotions affect relationships and personal responses. This method can be helpful for intimacy-related issues, grief, and relationship distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stephanie will review goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. The selection of techniques is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking. The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so ask which formats are offered when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins during a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions and help people apply strategies between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work on?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses Emotionally-Focused and Narrative approaches when they fit the person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in the mental health field since completing a master's degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an MA LMHC licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.