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Stephanie Ekross

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Empowering, Mindful, Open-minded

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

5+

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I am interested in working with those who are reintegrating back into society after incarceration.

License number

#89028

Therapy style

I see it as my honor and privilege to work with people to support them through their current stressors and difficult times, past trauma, and implementing coping skills to create the life they desire in the future. I have experience working with justice-impacted individuals as well as staff from correctional institutions. I am interested in working with those who are reintegrating back into society after incarceration. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ folks, and those exploring their gender identity. My purpose is to empower you to use your strengths to meet your life goals.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, Boston College

Interests

Spending time with my rescue cats and dogs, going to the beach, attending social justice events, reading, and enjoying time with loved ones.