Stephanie Winn, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
"Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity."
-Pema Chodron
Most people find me genuine, disarming, warm, direct, attuned, and eloquent. But each therapeutic relationship is unique. Your experience of working with me will be affected by a variety of influences: your hopes, fears, and expectations; our unique synergy together; your past experiences in therapy, and in significant relationships; and so on. I am present moment focused with relational-psychodynamic therapy forming part of my foundation, so your feelings toward me as we are working together might be relevant to explore in and of themselves.
Do the ups and downs of ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, a highly nervous system, or hormonal mood swings make it hard to trust yourself? I can help you develop and implement strategies to balance your energy and reach goals more consistently.
Do you find yourself caught in shame spirals, beating yourself up over the past, or panicking about the future? I can help you recognize the relational experiences, unhelpful beliefs, and mental filters that have stood in the way of your ability to pursue freedom and happiness. I can help you tell a new story about yourself, how you got here, and what’s possible for your future.
Have you experienced narcissistic emotional abuse, childhood neglect, or harmful religious messages? I can help you work through the pain and come out the other side with a strong sense of self and healthy emotional boundaries.
Do you struggle to take care of yourself? We will work together on forming a practical plan that suits your lifestyle while making sure you are eating well, exercising, sleeping, and nurturing your spirit.
Are you in a relationship(s) that doesn’t fit the norms of society or the expectations of your family? It's okay to talk to me about it.
Are you and your partner stuck in repetitive dead-end arguments or a conflict-avoidant freeze? I will assess how you've polarized based on attachment styles, family patterns, trauma, archetypes, core emotions, basic fears, drives, and universal human needs. I can then intervene in subtle but profound ways to halt dysfunction and reframe your dilemmas in ways that are loving and kind. I model empathy, mind-body awareness and compassionate communication skills as you learn to heal and reconnect.
All work is online, including a free initial consultation; intake documents; and telehealth visits. Individuals, couples and families alike can all expect "homework" between sessions to help you reach your goals quickly.
Licensing
LMFT #T1201 (Expires: 2023-01-31)
