- EMDR supported
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
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, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes. Her practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, dissociation, panic, personality issues, phobias, and social anxiety.
Stephanie’s background includes work in outpatient mental health programs and private practice. She has provided trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy across settings and has experience with adults and children. Her clinical approach draws on client-centered work alongside practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
She uses EMDR as part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories and reducing distress tied to past events. Stephanie also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy strategies and mindfulness practices to help people manage strong emotions and build coping skills.
In sessions she aims to build a straightforward working relationship and to help people look at what is keeping them stuck. Conversations focus on specific patterns, practical skills, and steps that fit into daily life. She encourages people to weigh their options and set realistic goals.
Stephanie provides services in New York and works in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions allow that same simple process - talking through what feels most pressing and making choices about what to try next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and looks for small changes that shift patterns. In remote sessions the therapist and client identify behaviors and thought patterns together and practice new strategies between meetings to test what helps.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process painful memories. When EMDR is used online, it still follows the structured steps of identifying target memories, tracking distress, and working through the memory with guided bilateral stimulation as appropriate for remote work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, their comfort with different methods, and what fits into their life. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, appointments, and family obligations, and some formats make shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings possible to reduce screen time. Talk with the therapist about what scheduling and session style will work best.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, addiction concerns, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses a client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR when appropriate to help people examine and process guilt and shame responses.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience in outpatient mental health programs and private practice, providing trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking through the online therapy options button.
How does billing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.