About

Hello, my name is Stephanie (she/her). I am an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and completed my master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology-Stanford University Psy.D. Consortium in Palo Alto, California.  I have over 15 years of experience providing mental health care to diverse clients. 

Prior to moving to Australia, I worked in a variety of settings in the US including university counseling centers, hospitals, community mental health clinics, and in private practice. In addition to my clinical work, I ran a clinical training program for master’s and doctoral psychology students. I enjoy providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.  I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. I have extensive training and experience providing evidence-based treatments like Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method for couples. 

I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. I use my expertise to help clients gain new perspective, identify and overcome barriers, cope with life transitions, cultivate self-compassion, and develop skills to create a life worth living. Together, I help clients identify their strengths and bolster resilience. Providing warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative support is at the core of my practice. 

My areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, eating disorders and body image, identity exploration including gender identity and gender affirming support, emerging adulthood, transition to parenthood, mindfulness and self-compassion practices, and multicultural concerns. My personal experiences as a multiracial person who grew up in America makes me passionate about supporting diverse clients. I enjoy working with clients varying in age, gender identity, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, health concerns, nationality, and religion.

Please reach out if you'd like to learn more about my practice. We can find time for a brief chat. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
UC Santa Cruz

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology PGSP - Stanford PsyD Consortium

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
PGSP - Stanford PsyD Consortium

Years in Practice: 15 Years

Registrations: AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Oregon, Washington & California

Year Graduated: 2011

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Couples Therapy
Relationship Issues
Trauma
Eating Disorders and Body Image
Multiracial Identity
Adjustment to Parenthood
Multicultural Concerns
Emerging Adulthood
Chronic Health Conditions
Neuro Affirming Care
Gender Affirming Care
LGBTQIA+

I provide therapy in person and via telehealth. Morning, afternoon and early evening appts available.

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
EMDR
Gottman Method
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based approaches
Multicultural
Trauma Focused

Modality

Individuals
Couples
Group

Acknowledgement

We show our respect of the land we live and work on and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations, Elders past and present. In the spirit of reconciliation we also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.