Stefanie Pickens

Stefanie is a NYS licensed clinical social worker. She grew up in the Binghamton area and received her MSW from Binghamton University. For the past 18 years, she has practiced in community mental health settings where she has gained experience providing services to people of all ages and all walks of life. Stefanie has experience using a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, and ACT. She draws heavily on the concept of mindfulness, the practice of awareness and living in the present moment without judgment.

In 2019, Stefanie completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), which is an evidence-based treatment for trauma. The term trauma can be used to describe events such as abuse, natural disasters and car accidents, but also extends to any painful events in life that create emotional distress.

As a lifelong athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Stefanie is also very interested in wellness, fitness, and believes in taking a holistic approach to emotional well-being. She has attended training focused on nutrition and integrative mental health, which emphasize the connection between our physical and mental health.

Her goal in therapy sessions is to meet clients where they are at, build a sense of felt safety, and then begin to work towards enhancing potential for change.