- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Hartman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 10 years of experience. She supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship strain, addiction, parenting difficulties, and family of origin issues. She also works with concerns like ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice how early family roles and expectations still affect them today. Sessions focus on improving communication, building steady coping skills, and addressing patterns that repeat in relationships. Stephanie draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in the client's priorities.
She also incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts that keep problems going and to test new behaviors in everyday life. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and for managing strong reactions when they come up. Motivational interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck or unsure where to begin.
Stephanie has worked with individuals facing addiction recovery and related family challenges. She brings ten years of practice in New York addressing trauma, attachment concerns, and practical issues like blended family dynamics and parenting stress. Her approach is straightforward and focused on small, usable steps.
People who contact her will complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How Stephanie blends therapy approaches for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and perspectives. It involves active listening and reflection so the person leads the topics and decides the pace. This approach helps when the main goal is clearer communication or exploring how family roles still influence daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple experiments and new practice to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and for testing different ways of reacting in relationships.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It includes short, teachable tools for calming down and communicating more clearly, which can help during high-stress moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Stephanie will discuss options and decide together based on goals, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, or reduce travel time. These practical features help people maintain regular contact with a therapist while managing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She supports people working through family of origin issues, family problems, and communication difficulties. She also helps with divorce and blended family challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and focused on practical skills. She combines client-centered listening with concrete techniques from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a practicing therapist in New York. That experience includes work with addiction recovery and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Use the booking flow to verify whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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