Dr. Stephanie Manning

I'm a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing telehealth therapy to adults throughout New York and New Jersey. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, work stress, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions or relationship challenges that can interfere with well-being and fulfillment.

Many of my clients spend so much time managing responsibilities, supporting others and striving to meet expectations that they rarely have an opportunity to focus on themselves. Therapy provides a dedicated space to gain perspective, explore what may be keeping you stuck and reconnect with what matters most to you.

I strive to create a thoughtful, collaborative environment where clients feel understood while also being challenged to grow.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented with a focus on helping you create meaningful change in your life. I work with adults who may appear successful on the outside, but are struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, self-doubt, relationship challenges or difficulty life transitions.

In therapy, we'll work together to understand the patterns that contribute to your distress while building practical skills to help you feel more confident, balanced, and effective in your daily life. My style is active and engaged. I don't simply listen. I help clients develop greater self-awareness, challenge unhelpful patterns, and take steps toward their goals.

I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), relational, and Psychodynamic approaches to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you gain insight, strengthen resilience and make changes that support both your emotional well-being and personal growth.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're used to handling challenges on your own. During our first session, we'll focus on understanding what brought you to therapy, the obstacles you're currently facing and what you hope will be different as a result of our work together.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, work stress, career, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns or life transitions, we'll begin identifying the patterns that may be contributing to your distress. I'll ask questions to gain deeper understanding of your experiences while creating a space where you can speak openly without judgment.

My clients often tell me they leave the first session feeling heard, understood and more hopeful about a path forward. Together we'll develop a personalized plan designed to help you build practical skills, gain insight, and make meaningful changes in your life.