Stephanie Michaels, PsyD, LP
Licensed Psychologist
“Safety is the foundation for cultivating change.”
EDUCATION
Dr. Stephanie Michaels received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas.
EXPERIENCE
Stephanie has worked with adults in a variety of mental health settings, and has a special interest and training in working with young adults navigating life choices and higher education.
CERTIFICATIONS
Stephanie is a licensed psychologist. She has experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is currently training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Stephanie is a member of the Minnesota Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.
MENTAL HEALTH APPROACH
Stephanie is grounded in a relational approach to therapy that focuses on the contexts and experiences of each client. She works to explore these compassionately with her clients in an effort to move toward acceptance and change. She believes that safety is the foundation of cultivating change and creates a collaborative and non-judgmental environment through a style that is warm, empathic, and transparent. Stephanie prioritizes flexibility in her approach to therapy to best meet the needs of her clients and draws on several therapies including Relational Cultural Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
CURRENT PRACTICE
Stephanie works with adults of all ages providing individual therapy. Her areas of interest include anxiety, trauma work, attachment, managing life changes, grief and loss, and navigating relational and social dynamics.
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