Getting to know Stephanie Kane

I became a counselor because I want to help people and encourage them to feel heard. When people have a chance to let out what they’re holding in and be themselves in a place where they’re not going to be judged, they’ve got more of a chance to heal. I hope to hold that space for you in my practice and I’ve got close to 10 years in the field to help make that happen.

Some problems that come into our lives, like anxiety, can be too close and in our face for us to feel like we have a lot of room to maneuver. If someone feels like they have something that’s overwhelming them, I usually show people coping skills and help them to develop boundaries to keep these problems at a distance so that they can live their life the way they want to.

The opposite can also happen, where depression or trauma can feel like a far-away thing that’s too hard to make out or make sense of. Through investigating your experience and coaching you through learning more about your situation, we hope to bring that closer for you to be able to resolve what’s happening to you. Often, the solution here involves being more compassionate to ourselves and keeping in touch with our goals to stay mentally healthy.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I prefer to have close and sincere contact with people; I try to use the genuine connection with my clients to help them approach the problems that they want to work on. Though some therapies try to push people in certain directions, I believe that this is about following your individual healing journey. Journeys like that can be scary at times which is why it can be helpful to have a dedicated partner who’s been on a few journeys before to come with you. I hope that you choose me to help you through that struggle!

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The beginning of treatment is about building a connection together and building some trust. Together, we’ll go through the journey of digging into some of the things that are bothering you, giving you space to share your experience, and validating the progress we make along the way.

I frequently check in with my clients to make sure that we’re aiming in the right direction, pursuing the right goals, and that they feel that treatment is progressing the way that they want. It’s my hope that this leads to a worry-free non-judgemental atmosphere where you can be yourself.