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Stephanie Lewis-Smale

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Relationships shape so much of our lives—our connection with partners, family, friends, coworkers, and even ourselves. I help adults navigate the challenges that can make relationships feel difficult, including communication struggles, conflict, boundaries, trust, life transitions, anxiety, and feeling disconnected.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, strengthen your coping skills, and create practical strategies that support lasting change. I tailor therapy to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches that help people better manage emotions, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.

Whether you're working through relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and move toward the life and relationships you want.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We will talk about your current concerns, your goals, your relationships, your strengths, and the patterns you may want to better understand or change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavior Modification, Positive Psychology, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Behavioral Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    40975 North Ironwood Drive 14
    San Tan Valley, AZ 85140