ABOUT ME
I didn’t always see my glass as half full but when life gives you lemons I believe there’s only one option…grab the sugar! While lemonade won’t be served during our time together, I believe in making the bitter sweet.
-Stephanie Vlad, MA, LPA, PMH-C, RYT-200, Psychologist
EXPERIENCE
First things first, I speak from experience. I’m not just someone with a bunch of certifications who asks for money so that I can confine you to my rectangular box and tell you what to do. I’m here to help! While I am very much licensed and, in fact, hold a Master’s degree in psychology with more than thirteen years of professional experience, I am also here to tell you that life did actually serve me a bag of lemons early on. Learning to juggle the struggle myself is what led me down the path of wanting to do so with others.
As a Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, I’m trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I strive to help my clients work through their struggles, connect to what is important to them and create a life that brings fulfillment. While I treat a variety of lemons (life challenges), I specialize in anxiety disorders, addictions, life transitions, entrepreneurship, perinatal and women’s issues (i.e. self-confidence, body image, boundaries, assertiveness, achieving balance). In addition to therapy, my background includes years of conducting psychological evaluations, including IQ and personality testing. Aside from personal and professional experience in making the bitter sweet, my two kids and husband, coffee, yoga, and the ocean are what help remind me of life’s sweetness.
Client Reviews
“Stephanie has helped me through some very difficult healing this past year. She is empathetic, honest and so easy to talk to. Stephanie really cares about her clients , their well being and how to help them work toward their own goals through personalized sessions. Stephanie has helped me feel empowered in myself and is continuing to help me become the best version of myself. I would recommend Stephanie to anyone of my family members or friends.”
“My experience with Stephanie has been so positive! She is a great therapist and would recommend her to anyone seeking to gain insight and work towards meaningful change in their lives.”
“Professional, genuine, knowledgeable, empathetic. It’s not an easy feat finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with but is also effective and reliable. Stephanie is all the above and more. Would highly recommend to anyone.”
“I have been colleagues with Stephanie for 10 years and in that time I have watched her help countless numbers of individuals reach their goals. I have have referred to her many times and each time the individual has come back to me so thankful that I recommended such a compassionate and caring psychologist. She is a valuable advocate for her clients and asset to our community. ”
“After working with Stephanie for over 2 years, I have complete trust in her abilities as a therapist to help anyone, and I have recommended her to my family and friends. Her questions have been thought-provoking helping me to dig deeper to understand where I need to look for my answers & how to heal. She doesn’t just tell me what I need to do, she helps me to figure out on my own what I need to do & teaches me the skills to make the necessary changes to reach my mental health goals.”
“Stephanie has been a colleague of mine for over 10 years and her ability to develop rapport and walk beside her clients in their journey to wellness and recovery is inspiring!”
