Meet Our Team

Stephanie Anne Carneiro, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #146543

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Clients/Groups/Communities I work with: Adolescent individuals, Adult individuals, couples, and groups.

Life Changes & Opportunities I Work With: Adolescent development and support, career changes, existential crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ support, life transitions, multicultural issues, sexual issues, social justice, trauma, PTSD, addiction

Challenges & Obstacles I Work With: Crisis support, grief work,  life transitions, sexual trauma, career counseling, modifying maladaptive thinking, Pandemic PTSD

I came into this world with a purpose and I have made major life decisions around this bottom line. It has always been in my fabric to assist in helping and healing people. It was very apparent to me and to those around me that these gifts were my offering to the world. I have endless gratitude that I was able to follow my passion for education so I could gain the professional credentials making my ultimate career goals a reality. 

I was drawn to this career path because I want to assist people in becoming healthier more productive individuals. I strongly believe that although people may go through adversities ultimately things can improve if one is willing to commit themselves to treatment. This faith that I have is one of my own personal truths. I know from my own journey that even in the depths of despair one can prevail and see brighter days if they accept help and are willing to change. I strive to bring compassion, empathy, and hope to my clients as we seek for life solutions collaboratively. 

Degrees

  • MS Counseling Psychology

  • LMFT #146543

Trainings and certifications

  • 36 Hour Court-Involved Therapist Training (2023)

  • Resilient intersections - Facing and overcoming Trauma in Community and Agencies (2020)

  • Treating Trauma- Organizing Organizations and Supporting Individual Healing (2020)

  • Assessing Trauma in Individuals (2020)

  • CSEC: Trauma, Impact, and Response (2020)

Interests

  • Supporting adolescents through life transitions

  • Geriatric Psychotherapy

  • LGBTQI+ adolescent and family support

  • Advocate for social justice

Specialties

  • Adolescent development and support

  • Existential Crisis

  • Gender identity

  • Health & Human service non-profit work

  • Life transitions

  • Mental health counselor for adolescence

  • Multicultural Issues

  • Respite Care

  • Trauma and PTSD

2000

Started Career of Working in Social Services and Mental Health

2006

Received Associate of Arts Degree, Behavioral Science

2008

Received Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sociology

2020

Received Masters of Science Degree, Counseling Psychology

No Box Zone

Create a reality that works for you!

I have firsthand knowledge around the struggles that will come with trying to fit into a society that puts so much emphasis on boxes. Being someone who questioned the concept of boxes has made me a more relatable individual and is a concept that inspired me to become a mental health professional. There are times in life when out the box thinking is imperative for survival. 

This can be a difficult concept to accept because going against what you have internalized can be challenging and uncomfortable. The times in life when we go against our ingrained patterns and cycles is when real change can ignite in our life. Sometimes it starts with acceptance that life is just too complex for boxes. 

Now What?

Regardless of what life brings a plan can always be created to maneuver through. And if that plan does not work there’s always another route.

Life is fascinating. We have no control over what may come our way. But what we can control is how we react to each success or challenge. Naturally, we all experience highs along with lows. It is important to discover the importance of a moment and to practice mindfulness through both the good times and the difficult times. 

Obviously, this is not something that always comes naturally but it can become easier with practice and awareness. Learning to control the mind takes work and patience but is worthy of energy. Life will never be predictable but when you use this model you can support yourself in prevailing regardless of what circumstances arise. 

Caregiver Meets Self-Preservation

Photo is taken over the Atlantic Ocean by me. On a much needed break, searching for harmony solo.

I have always had the natural ability to comfort and care for those around me. It was a role that I easily fell into throughout different chapters of my life. Making a difference in people’s life really matters to me, it is my passion. But one thing was also clear in the process of providing so much for others I knew it was imperative to also find pillars of support for myself. 

Higher education really helped me learn the importance of self-care. As I moved along in my professional role as a mental health professional, I learned the importance of boundaries and self-preservation. Doing things for myself slowly went from optional to mandatory. I have the ability to assist clients struggling with boundaries and self-care. I understand the cycles that are in place and know firsthand tools that can be used for change.