Stephanie Dcruz, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, understands that emotions and significant life stressors can leave individuals feeling stuck or helpless. She recognizes that finding a safe space to process these emotions and address issues of shame, normalcy, and acceptance can be a challenging journey. Stephanie believes that without the ability to process emotions and trauma, individuals may become entrapped by these feelings, leading to physical manifestations of stress stored in the body. Through her therapeutic approach, she aims to help clients discover hope, allowing them to embrace the messiness of life and find peace amidst it all. Utilizing a combination of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Stephanie integrates both traditional talk therapy and innovative, non-verbal methods of processing trauma and stressors. She sees counseling as a collaborative effort between the client and counselor, focused on improving functioning and reducing mental health struggles. By providing an environment where clients feel safe to explore the roots of their symptoms, Stephanie is dedicated to facilitating profound healing and personal growth.