Stephanie Ney Barbour

With 27 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth, and direct approach to therapy. I believe therapy does not always have to feel heavy, and I often use humor to help clients feel comfortable, build connection, and navigate difficult topics.

I work with individuals, couples, and families and have experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, family conflict, trauma, and substance use concerns. I specialize in substance use and helping individuals and families better understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients gain insight while also developing practical tools they can use in everyday life.

I believe in being supportive while also being honest and direct when needed. My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, work through what is holding you back, and leave therapy with greater clarity, confidence, and practical strategies for moving forward.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and personalized to each client’s needs. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself while also being challenged to look at patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

I use a combination of humor, compassion, and directness to build a genuine connection with my clients. While I provide support and validation, I also believe in being honest and helping clients look at situations from different perspectives.

My work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. I focus on helping clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools they can use outside of therapy.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, trauma, or substance use, we will work together to identify what is getting in the way and create meaningful, realistic changes. My goal is to help you gain insight, build on your strengths, and leave therapy with tools that support you long after the session ends.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. I want to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can be open about what is going on without feeling like you have to have everything figured out before you arrive.

We will talk about your concerns, your goals, and what you would like to see change. I’ll also ask questions to better understand your background, relationships, strengths, and the patterns that may be contributing to what you are experiencing.

You can expect me to listen, ask questions, and be engaged in the conversation. I use a combination of compassion, humor, and directness, and I believe therapy should feel both supportive and productive. Together, we will begin identifying realistic goals and develop a plan for moving forward at a pace that feels right for you.