Stephanie uses a Cognitive-Behavioral and trauma-informed approach to therapy, built from 20 years of clinical experience. Prior to starting with Ascend Health Center, she was the Behavioral Health Director for a practice specializing in treating patients who struggle with chronic pain and health issues. Stephanie’s extensive experience in adult mental health has taught her the value in walking alongside her patients, providing a safe place to work, grow, and be known. Stephanie has an MSW in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is an LISW-S with the State of Ohio.