Stephanie West, LMHC

My clients describe me as:

warm, humorous, and creative. I sit in the passenger's seat and gently ask you to pull the car over when something needs further exploration.

Something to know about my approach is:

that we will definitely be talking about how your past has shaped you. More importantly, we use that information to re-learn how to relate to others and to ourselves now, in a way that prioritizes your life's fullness (as opposed to someone else's).

Together, we will:

be really curious about you. Why do I always do this thing? Why do I get so mad when this thing happens? Sometimes we need help with puzzles. That's where I come in.

I specialize in working with people who:

are self-identified overachievers, those who have a fraught relationship with food and their body, and those with chronic depression. I also love working through early relationship issues with couples.

I became a therapist because:

after teaching Pilates for 20 years, I learned that how people relate to their bodies is often how they relate to their whole sense of self.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

My offices are very conveniently located in Greenpoint, 15 feet from the G train. I strongly believe in the power of in-person therapy.