Stephanie BoytonLicensed Mental Health Counselor
Availability
In Eastern Time
What is your style/approach to therapy?
I have a pretty simplistic approach and speak to my clients the same way I would anyone else. My perspective is that everyone is carrying pain that at times, manifests itself in maladaptive ways. My hope is to assist you in identifying the ways in which your pain manifests itself and help you build more positive ways of coping, processing, and healing.
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
Therapy is a collaborative process! You are the expert on yourself and your life, so if you feel as though there’s something you’d like to work on, we will! I am here to help you gain insight into your behavioral patterns and how your background has influenced your current behavior, but therapy is about YOU and what you hope to see!
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
I believe humans are inherently good, and it is our life experiences that cause us to act in negative ways as a way of coping. This helps me to be nonjudgmental, supportive, and compassionate toward my clients regardless of the circumstances or past transgressions. When we are hurting, we try to mitigate that pain in whatever way we know, and sometimes those ways aren’t always beneficial. I feel it is important for clients to gain self compassion and self forgiveness in order to be their best selves.
Specialties
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Addiction
Regular involvement with a substance or activity in a compulsive, hard to control way that often has harmful consequences. Often refers to substance use, but can include compulsive behaviors such as sex, gambling, or shopping.
Trauma
Trauma is the result of experiencing a perceived, extremely distressful event. Although the stress threshold for each person differs, meaning that each person considers and experiences trauma differently, it is an event that tops one’s threshold. It exceeds one’s ability to cope or emotionally process. Symptoms may include shock, anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, feeling disconnected, mood swings, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.
General Expertise
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
In-Network Insurance
Sana Benefits
Fees
$120
First Session
$120
Couples Therapy
$120
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Licensure
MA, LMHC, 12058
Education
Masters of Mental Health Counseling
Work History
I’ve spent a number of years in various clinical settings, which has helped me connect with various clients. I’ve worked at a rape crisis and domestic violence center assisting survivors, and have also worked with incarcerated individuals to assist them in overcoming challenges and help them live more prosocial lives. I have also worked with substance use populations and supported these clients in navigating recovery. I’ve worked with both men and women, including young adults and adults.
Location
Remote Therapy