Stephanie Southard , LCSW

Stephanie Southard is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental presence and centers each session on the person in front of her, collaborating to set goals that reflect what the client wants to accomplish. Stephanie draws on proven, evidence-informed techniques with a particular preference for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) because she believes addressing thoughts is a key step toward changing behavior. Her work often includes practical exercises and role-playing to build new skills and strengthen real-world coping strategies.

Born and raised on Long Island, Stephanie earned an MA in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1999 and has maintained a long career in social work and psychotherapy. She brings a relatable, engaging style to therapy and focuses on helping people live more meaningful, peaceful, and manageable lives. Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, anger management, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and domestic violence.

Stephanie is experienced with community systems including child protective services and legal processes, and she stays informed about psychiatric diagnoses and medications. Services are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging, allowing clients to choose the mode that best fits their needs and schedule.