- Trauma focused EMDR
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Stephanie
Stephanie Harnish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes. Stephanie also notes work around life purpose and attachment concerns.
She says much of her work is trauma-informed and trauma-focused. In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of her practice for processing traumatic memories.
Stephanie reports experience across outpatient mental health programs and private practice settings. That background has involved supporting people through diagnoses such as PTSD, panic and phobias, personality-related struggles, and post-traumatic stress from sexual assault and other abuse. She also lists first responder issues and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
In conversation she leans toward a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach. Sessions typically include noticing current thoughts and behaviors, practicing skills from DBT and CBT when useful, and using EMDR or mindfulness tools for trauma work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in New York. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session through the site's online options.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood while they decide what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or handle panic symptoms. EMDR is used to process traumatic memories through structured sets of attention and memory work and can be offered when trauma processing is a primary goal.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's goals and comfort level. Decisions about using CBT, EMDR, DBT skills, or mindfulness tools are made together and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and skills practice to work well through virtual appointments, and Stephanie will help figure out the practical setup that fits the client's life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and practical steps forward.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of experience in outpatient mental health programs and private practice, focusing on person-centered recovery and trauma-informed care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.