Meet Stephanie

Holistic Therapist + Somatic Coach

I believe that the body holds both the imprints of your experiences as well as the key to transforming them. Somatic therapy works with emotions directly through the physical experience, which creates change that goes beyond intellectual understanding into lived experience.

My Approach

Over the past two decades, my approach has evolved beyond traditional counseling into a deeply integrative practice. I now blend evidence-based techniques with holistic modalities that facilitate healing at profound levels most conventional approaches can't reach.

At the core of my work lies somatic therapy—the understanding that our experiences and emotions are stored within our physical bodies, not just our minds. I guide clients through gentle, embodied explorations that typically begin with conversation before transitioning into deeper felt experiences. This might involve closing your eyes and turning attention inward as I help you navigate what emerges in your physical sensations—often revealing insights that cognitive understanding alone could never access.

Complementing this inner exploration, I include practices including meditation, breathwork, and self-directed somatic techniques. These tools help regulate your nervous system and create the necessary foundation for healing to unfold naturally, in ways that are both grounded and sustainable over time.

Education, Certifications, and Training

Degrees and Certifications

BA Classics and Humanities, University of Oklahoma, 1999

MA Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Diego, 2006

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Texas BHEC, 2008

Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Transformation Academy, 2020

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Evergreen, 2022

Certified Breathwork Teacher, BreatheOnIt, 2023

Additional Training Programs

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-week Course

2-day Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive

2-day Clinical Trauma Intensive with Arielle Schwartz

Internal Family Systems Training with Bonnie Weiss

2-day IFS Intensive with Frank Anderson

2-day Emotional Freedom Technique with Robin Bilazarian

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