My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

For over 13 years, I have dedicated myself to supporting people of all ages through a range of stressors, including anxiety, depression, tense family dynamics, grief, chronic illness, and life transitions. In this work, I’ve seen firsthand the tremendous pressures individuals face to appear “okay” and the self-blame that often comes from not meeting unrealistic societal expectations. These experiences have deepened my passion for helping those who are entering parenthood, raising young children, caregiving, redefining roles and boundaries in relationships, and navigating the complexities of grief and loss. Taking the first step to address emotional challenges is an act of tremendous courage, and you don’t have to face it alone. When life feels overwhelming, a strong therapeutic relationship can provide the support needed to navigate your journey toward growth and meaningful change. Together, we can draw on your strengths and collaboratively focus on your goals. If you choose to work together, we can uncover underlying barriers and unhelpful patterns contributing to your distress, while also identifying and strengthening your personal resources to foster growth. My clients frequently describe feeling genuinely listened to, understood, and met with warmth and authenticity during our sessions.

My philosophy and vision in treatment involves facilitating a combination of talk therapy and mindful body practices, enabling each person to realize his or her unique self with compassion and awareness.

I believe that we are all meant to live happy lives, full of meaning. I feel strongly that the adversities we face in our lifetime can serve us well by providing us with the opportunity to gain a higher plain of purpose. My passion and excitement for providing psychotherapy stem from my desire to help individuals discover how they can use their negative experiences in a way that benefits their lives.

I firmly believe in meeting my clients where they are in their current struggles. I hope to empower them to move toward productive, healthy futures. Whether you want to grow in awareness, resolve relationship challenges, or move beyond depression and anxiety, I can help you. I am skilled at building strong relationships with my clients. I can relate to their challenges & use humor to help them feel comfortable. I help them open up so they can address their needs. I am experienced at helping domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors, as well as adolescents. I also have experience helping couples with relationship concerns.

I support clients in building the skills to regulate emotions, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. My work integrates my training as a therapist, behavioral scientist, mindfulness teacher, and coach, drawing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness. I help clients live more fully in alignment with their values, strengthen their health and functioning, cultivate resilience, and deepen their sense of meaning and purpose. My background includes advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Positive Psychology. I also teach mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP).

I honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths. In that spirit, I tailor my methods to the unique needs of the client - utilizing cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic, and humanistic modes. I am warm, encouraging and a strong motivator. My extensive background as a psychiatric social worker helps me to advocate for my clients and has provided me with special skills and life experiences that I bring to my psychotherapy practice.

You deserve a life of happiness and health. Together we can understand your life, then craft a plan that addresses the source of your stress. Are you overwhelmed, or unsure how to achieve your goals? Therapy is a powerful tool that can resolve the difficulties you face. It strengthens coping skills and self-esteem.

A good therapist is empathic, caring and pragmatic, listening to your needs and focusing quickly on finding solutions to your problems. With over 20 of experience, I have helped hundreds of clients with depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, alcohol and drug abuse, and career and life transitions, as well as other challenges. From the moment you walk in to my office, you will feel supported as we work together as partners to develop a realistic plan that is tailored to your specific concerns and will enable you to move forward with your life. Establishing a safe, non-judgmental rapport with my clients is the cornerstone of my approach. You want to feel better--happier, more energetic, more capable of handling your responsibilities and achieving your goals. Each time we meet, we review how well our plan is working for you and discuss how we can modify it to bring faster results. The benefits of working with me as your therapist include: feeling understood and validated, improvement in your relationships with your partner and family members, better mood balance and anger management, relief of anxiety and stress, superior job performance, decrease in substance abuse, and a greater sense of overall well being. I am confident I can help you improve your life. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.

I believe in the power of therapy to heal and to bring a shift in ones perceptions. My effort is to engage the other in a cooperative process and in doing so to open all kinds of other possibilities in one's life. I have worked as a therapist for quite a few years and feel that the initial coming to the office is a difficult first step, but one that in the end will enable you to have a better quality of life.

Ramin Azarm, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and couples counseling. Ramin works with couples, young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors. He offers clients a supportive and nonjudgmental experience. Clients will be expected to actively participate in sessions and complete clinical tasks at home. Therapeutic modalities include CBT, Exposure Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing and Grief and Loss counseling.

My name is Stephanie and I'm the proud owner of Live, Love, Loud Mental Health Counseling PLLC. We work with adults and seniors, individuals, couples, families, and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. We help by allowing you to tell your story, tap into your individual strengths to facilitate healing, achieve greater emotional intelligence, develop healthier communication styles, and overcome your life challenges. Within a strength-based, client-centered environment, we utilize an eclectic approach using elements of solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.