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Stephanie Harnish

Stephanie Harnish

LMHC

New York

Experienced trauma-informed counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 005824
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • EMDR experience
    • Motivational focus
    • Practical coping skills

    About Stephanie

    Stephanie Harnish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She brings 12 years of clinical experience working in outpatient programs and private practice. Stephanie focuses on practical steps people can use to feel safer and more steady in daily life.

    She offers trauma-informed care and has experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, with adults and children. Stephanie combines Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral strategies to help people identify patterns and make changes that matter to them. Sessions emphasize realistic goals and small, doable steps.

    Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She concentrates on building a trusting relationship so people can talk about hard things. That includes grief, depression, anxiety, and problems that come from past abuse or other traumatic events.

    Stephanie also helps people manage stress, compassion fatigue, anger, and substance concerns. She listens for issues like attachment, abandonment, dissociation, and relationship communication problems. The overall aim is to support recovery and clearer day-to-day functioning.

    Clients who choose Stephanie can expect straightforward conversation and practical tools. She works collaboratively and adjusts methods to each person’s needs. To begin, readers should follow the site’s match and scheduling steps to connect and set up an initial appointment.

  2. How familiar approaches fit into online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build confidence to act. It focuses on asking questions, reflecting back what is heard, and supporting small steps toward goals.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, offers empathy, and helps them unfold their own solutions over time. This approach is helpful for improving self-esteem and working through relationship or identity concerns.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies for anxiety, panic, and depression.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they choose or blend methods so sessions match the individual’s needs and pace.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance while adjusting session length and focus to suit everyday schedules.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Stephanie help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is nonjudgmental and supportive, focusing on building a trusting relationship and using practical steps to address problems.

    What kind of background and experience does she have?

    Stephanie has 12 years of experience in outpatient mental health programs and private practice, working with trauma-informed and trauma-focused care.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are costs handled for therapy?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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