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

As a Rapid Transformational Therapist , I'm passionate about helping individuals rewire their brains to project positive images and words. I believe in the power of beliefs—first you make your beliefs, and then your beliefs make you. My mission is to empower others to break free from limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential. I chose to become an RTT therapist because I find the approach both creative and innovative, and I'm excited to work with clients to help them improve their lives. I can help you identify and overcome negative thought patterns that may be holding you back. By becoming more attuned to your beliefs, you can create a brighter, more positive future for yourself. Let's work together to unleash the best version of you!

Please contact me via email. It is the best way to reach me. I provide individual mental health counseling services and strive to create an atmosphere where my clients can feel empowered, respected, safe, and understood. In my practice, I work with a wide variety of problems and difficulties; however, areas of particular expertise include treatment for anxiety, depression, anger management, alcohol and substance abuse, and trauma. Additionally, I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist-II and also approved by OASAS to provide Clinical Screening and Assessment services for motorists who have been charged with or convicted of an impaired driving offense.

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.

If social anxiety has been holding you back from living the life you want, whether it's speaking up at work, forming meaningful connections, or simply feeling comfortable in everyday social situations, I'm here to help you move forward with confidence. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC) with an M.Ed., I specialize in helping adults overcome social anxiety using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP). These proven methods provide practical tools and strategies that create real, lasting change. My educational background includes training from New York University (NYU), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where I developed a strong foundation in behavioral therapies that actually work. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to face your fears at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we'll work to understand the thoughts and patterns that fuel your anxiety, develop concrete skills to manage difficult emotions, and build your confidence through carefully planned exposures. My approach is warm and compassionate, while also being structured and action-oriented, because I know that real change comes from both insight and practice.

Amongst our clinical experience, training, and caring approach we create a space where our client's can be genuine without the fear of judgement. We feel each individual is unique and therefore tailor a treatment plan that is individualized to fit each client's needs. We respect our client's right to self-determination while focusing on their goals. As a clinician I enjoy utilizing CBT techniques, insight oriented therapy, and a strengths based perspective. "The best project you will ever work on is you." Therapy is an investment in yourself as well as those in your life. We are eager to partner with you, your loved ones, and families in your journey towards a satisfying and fulfilling life.

Working with me means you’ll have a therapist who is both straightforward and supportive. I’m not the type to just sit back and nod, I want you to leave our sessions with something useful you can actually apply to your everyday life. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I’m warm, approachable, and honest, but also that I bring a little humor and creativity into the process. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. I’ll meet you where you are without judgment, and I’ll also challenge you when it’s needed, because growth happens outside of our comfort zone. Whether we’re working through grief, relationship struggles, or just the stress of daily life, I’ll help you find clarity, perspective, and practical ways to move forward. It’s also important to know that I value authenticity. I bring my full self into the room, and I encourage you to do the same. I want you to feel safe, understood, and also empowered to experiment, grow, and discover new possibilities for yourself.

Solution-Focused, over 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples and families. Expertise in Narcissistic Personality (Recovery & Coping), Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Exposure to severe Narcissistic Personality can cause one to doubt their own reality! You can expect support, compassion and attentive listening during your time in session with me. My intent is to optimize your coping skills. If you are feeling uncertain about a matter causing you distress, you do not have to deal with overwhelmed feelings alone. You are taking the healthy & proactive approach to seek professional guidance. I am non-judgmental, empathetic, and feel strongly about empowering people to achieve goals they have identified as important to overall wellbeing. Sometimes we struggle with decisions. Couples often feel stuck or confused by persistent unresolved conflicts. If confusion is preventing you from moving forward with taking control of your current life challenge, a confidential and supportive "life-talk" session can help to clarify the underlying issue, and assist with exploring ways to utilize your own strengths to resolve the matter. If you feel ready to start working on your personal goals to enhance your quality of life, or manage distress, do not hesitate to call or email for a free consultation. My extensive experience in gently guiding people towards healing, resolution and growth contributes greatly to the process of attaining overall wellness and stress reduction. Self worth is key to coping with challenges in any relationship, marriage, divorce, parenting or separation issue.

Life often presents individuals with circumstances that are difficult to navigate. I will work with you to address challenges and overcome obstacles towards fulfilling your potential. We will explore your patterns of behavior, their origins, and usefulness or counter productiveness to facilitate your achieving healthy and effective approaches. Focusing on your feelings and perceptions and how they affect your behavior, you will develop effective skills for achieving success.

I am here for YOU, with 10 years of experience. I want you to feel at ease and comfortable with my approachable style, with a results-driven record of effectiveness, efficiency, and a tailored approach for you. These include: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy based on psychoanalytic principles, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), related approaches, and Gottman Method couples counseling. Being accepted to medical school at 17 years old, I share this deeper understanding of the mind-body connection with clients. Location: New York (in person in Nassau, Suffolk, and virtually) and Florida. I have had neurodivergent clients, understand their struggles, and used to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. I support LGBTQIA+, as part of a network that emphasizes being affirming. I feel strongly about, and have experience helping, varied races and cultures. Please visit Zoc Doc “Sammy Touma” for more details. My experience spans anxiety, depression, relationships, transitions in life, self-image, and identity. Some areas of expertise are trauma and helping couples. I am a trained eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) clinician and a Gottman Method couples counseling provider. My clients have ranged across all ages, from children to adolescents, adults, and geriatric individuals. I offer both individual and couples counseling.

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 am nurturing and thoughtful. I will help you find the words to describe your experience and ensure you feel seen and heard. I will also help you decode the language you use to describe your experiences to uncover core schemas that may be generating self-defeating patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. I focus on your relational capacity, and can teach you how to be your most authentic Self and most effective advocate.