Stephanie Gildea, LMHC
Compassionate listener who helps people rebuild balance
Details
| Name | Stephanie Gildea |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Stephanie
Stephanie Gildea is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with eight years of experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, addiction, trauma, grief, and stress. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, sleep trouble, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.
Stephanie uses a calm, person-focused style in sessions. She listens first and helps clients tell the stories that matter to them.
Background and approach
From there she works with each person to identify small, practical steps that fit their life and goals. Her approach draws on Narrative Therapy, which looks at how life stories shape feelings and choices. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client’s experience, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship and attachment concerns.
Stephanie aims to be flexible and practical. She partners with people to find resources and strategies they can use between sessions. Her focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect straightforward support and a nonjudgmental presence. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. She is based in Massachusetts and offers care in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar disorder among the things Stephanie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stephanie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Stephanie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and client-centered work fit online
Stephanie often brings Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. Narrative Therapy helps people step back and look at the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, which can free up new choices and perspectives. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the client’s experience and following their lead to shape the work.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when relationship or attachment issues are central. EFT helps people identify and shift patterns of interaction and emotion that cause disconnection or distress. These approaches translate well to online sessions because they center on conversation and reflection rather than hands-on techniques.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Stephanie will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. She views the first sessions as a chance to test what fits and adjust the plan over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading facial expressions. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Chat and text are convenient for short check-ins, coaching-style exchanges, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Stephanie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered. She listens carefully, helps people clarify their stories, and works on practical steps that match each person’s goals.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience in the mental health field after earning a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the credential MA LMHC and is based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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