Dr. Stella Stempel Vlcek

Welcome to Stem Wellness! My name is Stella Stempel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Psychologist. In over 10 years of private practice, I worked with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is consistent, incremental change coupled with healthy thoughts that leads to a more satisfying life. Changing the way we act affects the way we feel and the way we view ourselves. When working with me, you are guided towards intentional living and healthy thought processes.

My approach to therapy is patient-focused, strengths-based, and is goal-oriented. Rather than focusing on the past, current problems are the target of treatment. It may very well be that current problems were triggered by events from the past, however, it is the events of the present that are maintaining the problems. I work to emphasize strengths, not weaknesses. The aim of solution centered EMDR therapy is to help clients identify achievable steps toward their goals one step at a time.

"Trauma is not what happens to us, it is what happens INSIDE of US in response to what happens to us". The aim of solution-focused EMDR therapy is to help identify small, achievable steps toward their goals, and support people through completing these steps, one step at a time. EMDR therapy is a comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapy that increases the speed of client treatment for a wide rage of challenges; helps treat trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and many other emotional issues.