Meet the Therapist
Stephanie Garris, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I believe everyone has their own unique abilities and strengths that can allow them to overcome hardships and setbacks and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Top Four Areas of Specialty:
Anxiety and OCD
Depression
Life Transitions
Family and Relationship Issues
My Experience
Master’s in Social Work, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
BA in Sociology, with a minor in Communications, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)
Background working with teens experiencing emotional hardship/crisis
Years of Experience in Mental Health
Years of Experience Using Alternative Therapy Methods
Years of Experience Working with Adolescents and Young Adults
Years of Experience With Family and Couples Counseling
Working With Me
Having overcome many of my own obstacles and personal struggles, I know what it is like to face adversity. My journey towards becoming a therapist began when I realized my greatest accomplishments could not have been achieved without the help of others along the way. I knew I wanted to be a person someone could turn to when they needed a helping hand. I believe that therapists should be empathic, responsible, and knowledgeable, which are the guiding principles I use in my own practice.
Whether you are struggling with issues like anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression or are navigating a difficult life transition, I would love to be part of your healing journey. I believe growth, healing and recovery occur as we take small steps toward our bigger goals. So much can be accomplished when we face our fears, we can’t simply eliminate them, but we can become braver and more skilled at handling them.
Sometimes we get stuck and just need a hand, other times we just need the right skills to better manage our situations. Either way, if you are ready to take the next step in accomplishing your goals, contact me! ☺
I believe everyone has their own unique abilities and strengths that can allow them to overcome hardships and setbacks and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Each of the practioners in this office is a sole proprietor. This means that the professional is in business for himself or herself. This office is not a partnership, joint venture, professional corporation or any other form of business organization.