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Stephanie Gildea, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Gildea is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with eight years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a flexible, client-focused mindset to work on concerns that include depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting stress, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem. Her practice also addresses impulsivity, personality and mood disorders, postpartum depression, and compassion fatigue.

Stephanie prioritizes collaboration and practical support, combining attentive listening with efforts to connect clients to resources that promote real change. She adapts her approach to each individual’s needs and places the client’s goals at the center of the process.

Known for going the extra mile, she seeks to empower people to build coping skills, improve relationships, and make meaningful progress toward their priorities. Based in Massachusetts and offering services in English, Stephanie conducts sessions through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

She welcomes inquiries from prospective clients who complete a brief intake and scheduling process to explore whether her style and experience are a good fit.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Stephanie commonly uses client-centered therapy and emotionally-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy centers on the client's own perspective and strengths, offering a supportive environment where the therapist listens deeply and helps individuals clarify goals and build self-directed coping strategies. Emotionally-focused therapy focuses on identifying and processing core emotional experiences to improve connection and regulate intense feelings, which can be helpful for relationship strain, grief, and emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan reflects the client's needs and priorities rather than a fixed protocol.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for fitting care into a busy life. These options make scheduling easier, allow continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and support regular contact in a format that many people find more accessible. Licensed professionals can work with clients remotely to build skills, process experiences, and track progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and tailoring interventions to each person's goals and preferences.
What is her professional background and experience?
Stephanie holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and has eight years of experience in the mental health field working with diverse concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts; her listed credential is MA LMHC 11098.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with her?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stephanie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

ImpulsivityMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Stephanie can help with

Stephanie Gildea works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Stephanie works with all age ranges.

How Stephanie approaches therapy

Stephanie's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Stephanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts, with 8 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Stephanie aims to support and empower you as the client.