Stephanie Gildea, LMHC

Stephanie Gildea is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of professional experience working across the lifespan. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and practices as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Stephanie emphasizes a flexible, client-focused approach and prioritizes each person’s needs when designing treatment and supports.

She is committed to going the extra mile to connect clients with the resources and strategies that promote progress, whether the goal is managing stress and anxiety, coping with life changes, or addressing trauma, mood, and relationship concerns. Stephanie draws on evidence-informed methods to empower individuals, families, and couples to build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen resilience.

Available to work with clients in Massachusetts, Stephanie creates a collaborative environment where clients are invited to set goals and shape the direction of therapy. She welcomes individuals of all ages and seeks to provide supportive, practical care that helps clients move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and responds with empathy. This approach helps people gain clarity, build self-awareness, and develop personal coping strategies for issues like stress, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is also part of her practice, especially when working with relationship and intimacy-related issues. EFT focuses on identifying underlying emotions and patterns in interactions so partners or family members can strengthen connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works together with each client to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She helps clients weigh options and choose techniques that feel most helpful for their situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from home, work, or while traveling within the therapist’s service area. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and frequency to suit client preferences, supporting consistent engagement and ongoing progress.