Nancy Stark

Nancy is an experienced psychotherapist with over 26 years of clinical practice helping adults and couples navigate complex emotional and life challenges. She brings her love of yoga and tai chi into her work with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, sleep disorders, and anger management. Nancy also has extensive experience supporting clients facing grief, trauma, maternal mental health concerns, infertility, women’s issues, relationship struggles, stress management, and LGBTQ+ related experiences.

Her decades of work across diverse clinical settings (Higher Ed,

Corrections, Community mental health, Addictions treatment, Marriage and custody mediation) have given her a deep understanding of how life transitions, loss, trauma, and identity development shape emotional well-being. Nancy integrates evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and psychodynamic therapy. Her approach is both insight-oriented and practical, helping clients gain understanding while building skills that foster meaningful and lasting change.

My Approach

In our work together, expect a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My approach is practical and insight-oriented, helping you understand yourself while building tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Empowerment and Collaboration

Therapy is a journey of empowerment and self-discovery. I see you as the expert of your life, and together we’ll set goals, build resilience, and develop strategies for meaningful change. I provide steadiness, compassion, and guidance throughout the process.

Holistic Perspective

I take a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and experiences. Together, we explore how these elements influence one another and support your overall well-being.

Tailored Treatment

Every individual is unique. I customize therapy to your needs, values, and circumstances, whether you seek short-term support or long-term growth.

Non-Ordinary Modalities

I use evidence-based approaches including:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

These approaches help you build coping skills, deepen self-awareness, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

1. Initial Consultation:

I begin by exploring your background, challenges, and what brings you to therapy.

2. Establishing Goals:

Together, we set clear goals that align with your personal growth and healing aspirations.

3. Tailored Treatment Plan:

I create a plan customized to your needs, values, and preferences.

4. Therapeutic Modalities:

I use evidence-based approaches including DBT, TF-CBT, MBCT, SFBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

5. Creating a Safe Space:

I provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment to explore your thoughts and emotions freely.

6. Exploration and Processing:

I guide you through reflection and insight to understand patterns, trauma, and life challenges.

7. Skill-Building and Resilience:

Together, we build coping skills and resilience strategies for daily life and emotional balance.

8. Integration and Application:

I help you apply therapeutic insights and strategies to real-world situations.

9. Monitoring Progress:

We regularly review your progress and adjust the plan as needed to ensure effectiveness.

10. Continued Support:

Even after therapy concludes, I provide guidance and resources to maintain growth and well-being.