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- Stress and anxiety
- Mood and depression
- Client-Centered methods
About Stephanie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 8 years of experience, Stephanie Gildea helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship and parenting strain. She also works with grief, addiction-related issues, sleep problems, impulsivity, ADHD, postpartum depression, and other mood or personality concerns. Stephanie uses Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy in her practice.
Stephanie writes that she has a Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She uses her background to listen and respond to what a person brings to sessions. Conversations focus on current problems and practical steps a person can try between meetings.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and flexibility. Sessions prioritize the client's immediate needs and goals. She aims to identify patterns that keep problems going and to build small, manageable changes that fit day-to-day life.
In practice she often encourages people to reframe their stories and notice how emotions affect relationships and behavior. That can mean looking at past events through a new lens, practicing new ways to express feelings, and testing small behavioral shifts to reduce symptoms like anxiety or disrupted sleep.
Stephanie supports people who want both therapy and coaching-style guidance. She follows a straightforward, goal-oriented approach while keeping the client's voice central. To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person's perspective and following their lead; online sessions using this approach emphasize listening, reflecting, and co-creating goals that make sense in daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and working with emotional responses that affect relationships and personal coping; online EFT-style conversations help people notice feelings and practice new ways of expressing them. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and searches for alternative interpretations; in remote sessions this can mean rewriting parts of a problem story and testing new behaviors between meetings.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as the client and therapist learn what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, shortening travel time, or using a quieter time between commitments. Online sessions can make follow-up conversations and short check-ins easier to arrange, which supports steady progress without requiring major calendar changes.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy. These shape how she listens and the techniques she brings to sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in the mental health field following completion of a master's degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts and holds an MA in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether appointments are offered in person, by video, or by phone.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session following the platform prompts.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.