- Trauma-informed
- English and Spanish
- Collaborative care
About Stephanie
Stephanie Nunez is a licensed mental health counselor with nine years of experience helping people cope with anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem. She supports people facing panic attacks and panic disorder, anger, trauma, and social anxiety. Stephanie speaks English and Spanish and practices in New York.
Stephanie uses a trauma-informed, person-centered approach. She focuses on listening first, then helping people identify small, practical steps to feel more in control. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs and comfort.
Her work often addresses the emotional impact of life transitions and relationship challenges. She helps people manage feelings tied to chronic pain, blended family dynamics, pregnancy and childbirth, and experiences of sexual assault or abuse. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and paranoia.
Stephanie combines empathy with structured techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic practices. She helps people learn coping tools for panic attacks, regulate intense emotions, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. Therapy aims to reduce distress and improve daily functioning over time.
Clients can expect straightforward talk, practical skill-building, and care that respects cultural background and lived experience. Stephanie invites people to explore what matters most to them and to set goals that fit their lives.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One approach centers on teaching coping strategies for acute symptoms such as panic attacks - this includes breathing and grounding exercises, short behavioral steps to reduce avoidance, and rehearsal of calming responses to reduce intensity over time. Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and processing for those who carry trauma or strong mood symptoms; it helps people notice patterns, name feelings, and practice new ways of responding when emotions spike.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, daily life, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what helps most in real situations.
For practical planning, confirm the currently offered session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or rely on audio-only contact when video is not convenient. Licensed professionals can help adapt tools and homework to whatever session setup you choose.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma, anger, and related issues such as social anxiety and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, focusing on listening, validation, and practical steps you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LMHC, licensed in New York, and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.