Stephanne Pleshette

I have been a social worker/clinician for nearly 3 decades (!) - sometimes as a casemanager/supervisor, sometimes as a teacher and sometimes as a therapist - the last 13 years have been psychotherapy focused. I spent a few years working at the VA getting a lot of training and experience treating anxiety, trauma and depression as well as couples work and after that I headed into a group practice in Ca, where I lived for 12 years. Now I am back in NY full time and practice in both states virtually. I am looking forward to the opportunity to use my skills, knowledge and curiosity to help people manage some of the trials and transitions in life.

I am trained in Family Systems (I find it hard to look at a person without taking into consideration where they came from and where they are right now). My approach is client centered as I am not one to tell someone else where to start! I like working colaboratively and the best relationships are generally forged with mutual respect, humility and a little bit of humor. I'd like to think my approach contains those ingredients.

Most people come to therapy to dig in for a bit, losen the ground, maybe plant new seeds and try new things. Most people come away from the work feeling like they have made a connection and expanded/or resolved things in some way that is meaningful and tangible for them.