
Stephanie V. Straeter, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Every State Except:
OR, MT, SD, IA, NM, LA, MS, VT
Nationally Board Certified Health/Wellness Coach
NBC-HWC
If you, or someone you care about feel like you want to harm yourself or others call
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911
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517).
How to Get Started
To get started, you may text, email, or call to request a fifteen‑minute consultation. This brief conversation allows us to discuss your needs, answer initial questions, and determine whether we are a good fit. When you reach out to schedule an appointment, I will ask a few general questions to better understand the concerns bringing you to therapy or coaching and to give you space to ask your own.
Before our first session, you will be asked to complete intake forms (click on forms to access). Please email or fax them to me prior to your appointment.
Our sessions are 50 - 60 minutes. In our first session, I will gather relevant background information and begin developing a plan of action tailored to your goals. If you choose to continue, ongoing sessions are typically held weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your needs. This frequency is essential in the beginning to be effective and to support meaningful, consistent progress.
Treatment and coaching plans are customized for you and designed to support your growth at a pace that feels manageable and meaningful. Together, we will identify the areas that matter most to you and explore both where you are today and where you want to go. Between sessions, you may be invited to reflect, observe patterns, or engage in practices that deepen your insight and support the work we are doing.
Change is a gradual process that requires time, intention, and a willingness to approach things differently. While many people struggle to maintain momentum on their own, therapy and coaching can strengthen your motivation, increase your clarity, and provide guidance and direction as you move toward the life you want to create.
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