(that’s me)
About Stephanie:
Experience —>
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago. I’ve worked with DCFS children to help stabilize homes, taught parents to work through difficult behaviors with their children, counseled adults in a HIV/AIDS clinic, and most recently served all ages through a private practice.
Approach —>
As a therapist, I know that life can throw you unplanned curves, with trauma and other stressors seeming to come from nowhere. Regardless of your stage of life, my intention is to help you gain perspective and safely reach your goals. I use techniques designed to handle your today (cognitive-behavioral approach) and your past (psychodynamic approach) while building coping skills with you.
Accessibility —>
While it may be tempting to delay starting therapy, it’s easier than you realize to take the first step toward improving your anxiety, depression, trauma, family therapy/parental support, anger management, or self-esteem.
I’m currently accepting new clients via telehealth services, and accept private pay and most insurances.
How my clients describe me:
“She has helped me in soooo many ways, I really can't begin to explain how much better I feel since I started seeing her.”
— client since 2022
“I'm very thankful to have found Stephanie at a time when my boys needed her the most.”
— client since 2020
“Stephanie has a way of helping you focus on small actions that move you forward, while helping you create the space you need to work through the things that are holding you back. She is kind and non judgmental as she helps you with your journey, holding space for your goals and dreams.”
— client since 2022
Education
Masters of Social Work Loyola University Chicago
Bachelors of Social Work Grand Valley State University
What does Tropos mean?
Tropos is a Greek word that refers to a way or method, or sometimes even a specific turn or inflection point. I was inspired by this word because I feel that mental health isn't a score or a point-in-time assessment, but a journey. I work with clients to help them set achievable therapeutic goals, and then we work together to identify and implement the methods that help them steer down that path. The feel of the logo is an acknowledgement that the path isn't always a straight line, and can even look messy or have gaps, but that's just part of the journey.