How I Can Help

I specialize in supporting individuals through the complexities of the human experience. While I work with a wide range of concerns, I have deep clinical expertise in the following areas:

Core Specialties

  • Black Mental Health: Dedicated support for Black men and women navigating racial identity, generational patterns, and the intersection of cultural expectations and mental wellness.

  • Identity & LGBTQ+ Advocacy: Providing a safe, affirming space for the queer community to explore identity, navigate life, and process the unique stressors of being LGBTQ+.

  • Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions: Strategies for managing the weight of everyday stress, career shifts, and the "heavy" emotional periods that come with big life changes.

  • Trauma & Recovery: Using a trauma-informed lens to help survivors of abuse, exploitation, and violent crime move from a state of "surviving" to "thriving."

My Therapeutic Approach

No two people are the same, which is why I don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" therapy model. My style is eclectic and collaborative, meaning I pull from various proven theories to create a toolkit that works for you.

  • Mind-Body Integration: We look at how your physical self and mental state are connected to foster holistic healing.

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT): Identifying and shifting thought patterns that keep you stuck.

  • Psychodynamic Theory: Exploring how your past experiences and subconscious patterns influence your present-day life.

  • Person-Centered Theory: Ensuring that you are the expert of your own life, while I provide the empathy and environment for you to grow.

What to Expect

Sessions with me are a balance of deep emotional work and practical skill-building. We will work together to uncover your innate resilience and inner wisdom. Whether we are utilizing structured activities or engaging in open dialogue, the goal is always the same: Clarity, Healing, and Growth.

  • “He creates a welcoming space that feels safe, calm, and most importantly judgment free. "

    "Working with Stefán helped me feel understood and supported in a way I hadn’t experienced before with a professional. He creates a welcoming space that feels safe, calm, and most importantly judgment free. " - JV

  • "Stefán is consistently compassionate, understanding, and present, and I always know I can rely on him when I need support.”

    “I would wholeheartedly recommend Stefán to anyone looking for a professional, highly trustworthy, and experienced therapist. Over the past two years, he has supported me through some extremely difficult life events that deeply affected my mental health. Stefán is consistently compassionate, understanding, and present, and I always know I can rely on him when I need support.” - LR

  • "His support has made a meaningful difference in my life."

    “Working with Stefán has helped me come out of a really low place and find my footing as I navigate life and sobriety in a complicated world. Even though I still have my tough days, I now have the tools and boundaries to manage them in a healthier way. His support has made a meaningful difference in my life.”  - JG