Stephanie Souza

Dr. Stephanie Souza is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey of self-exploration, fostering a deeper understanding of relational experiences. By encouraging clients to turn their attention inward, she facilitates exploration of the connections between their relationships with others and their relationship with themselves. Working alongside her clients, Dr. Souza creates new interpersonal experiences that promote detachment and separation from old patterns. Her extensive experience spans diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles, allowing her to effectively support a broad range of populations facing various symptoms and diagnoses, including anxiety, mood disorders, and grief and loss. Drawing upon a variety of theoretical approaches, including psychodynamic and humanistic frameworks, Dr. Souza employs a person-centered approach to create a welcoming space for self-exploration. She is trained in evidence-based Gottman Couples Therapy and has been mentored by a Certified Gottman Therapist. Dr. Souza emphasizes the critical role of comfort within the therapeutic process; she believes the therapeutic alliance is essential for effective therapy. Through connection and collaboration, she creates an environment ripe for understanding, enabling her clients to gain greater self-awareness.