Stephanie Gildea , LMHC

Stephanie Gildea is a licensed mental health professional with eight years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is credentialed as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Stephanie blends clinical training with a practical, client-focused approach to help individuals navigate stress, mood concerns, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and other life changes.

Known for a flexible and service-minded approach, she prioritizes each person’s needs and works to connect them with resources that support measurable improvement. Stephanie values collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients to develop coping skills, clarify goals, and build resilience over time. She welcomes questions and aims to create a therapeutic experience that fits each client’s circumstances and preferences.

Whether addressing anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, addiction-related concerns, or intimacy and family issues, Stephanie focuses on practical strategies and compassionate support. Her practice emphasizes responsiveness and accessibility so that people can get the assistance they need to move forward with greater confidence and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Stephanie utilizes client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's priorities guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to address issues like anxiety, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and couples understand and reorganize emotional responses within relationships, which can be useful for intimacy struggles, attachment concerns, and relationship repair. Narrative therapy invites clients to explore and reframe the stories they tell about their lives, helping to separate identity from problems and open possibilities for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what techniques resonate and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without needing travel time, and they allow clients to choose the format that best fits their life and communication style.