Stephanie Vlad is a dedicated psychological associate with a passion for guiding individuals through their most challenging emotional experiences. She understands that life's difficulties can often obscure the joys that make living worthwhile, and she believes that healing requires confronting and working through emotional pain, a journey that can feel daunting and uncomfortable. With years of experience in providing both individual and group counseling, as well as psychological testing, Stephanie is committed to empowering her clients. Her clinical interests encompass mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, women's issues including fertility, postpartum challenges, and parenting, and enhancing self-esteem while fostering assertiveness and work/life balance. Utilizing acceptance and commitment therapy as her primary treatment approach, she integrates mindfulness training, meditation, and breathwork into her sessions, acknowledging the vital mind/body connection that enhances the therapeutic process. With a focus on maintaining confidentiality, her office features private entrances for a more secure environment.