- Focus on codependency
- Practical coping skills
- Ten years experience
About Stephanie
Stephanie Hartman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. She focuses on building self-esteem, improving communication, and strengthening coping skills. Stephanie aims to make difficult problems feel more manageable through steady support and practical steps.
She uses a straightforward, compassionate style in sessions. Conversations are collaborative and goal-focused, with room for emotion and real-life problem solving. Stephanie often blends talking therapies with skills practice to reduce overwhelm and increase coping options.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, career changes, family conflict, ADHD, and codependency. She also supports people recovering from substance use and domestic violence, and those dealing with attachment and dissociation issues. Clients who want help with body image, fertility stress, or blended family dynamics can also find focused support.
Stephanie draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and set realistic goals. She combines practical tools with a steady, empathic presence.
With ten years of experience, Stephanie aims to walk alongside people through change. She prioritizes clear communication and concrete steps. The goal is to help people feel more capable, more understood, and better able to handle life’s next chapter.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Stephanie commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their goals and day-to-day life. She adjusts methods over time so sessions remain useful and relevant to the client’s priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better suits daily life. It also helps people use skills learned in session in real time and maintain continuity during transitions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting stress, career changes, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, combining practical skills practice with patient, person-centered conversation to help meet goals.
What is her professional background?
Stephanie has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including substance use, attachment challenges, and family dynamics.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what are the costs?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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