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Stephanie Harnish, LMHC

Trauma-informed LMHC in New York
  • EMDR trained
  • CBT and motivational interviewing
  • Trauma-focused care

About Stephanie Harnish

Stephanie Harnish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who brings a trauma-informed and trauma-focused approach to her work. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she has experience supporting both adults and children through processing difficult memories and reducing the impact of past events on daily life. Her background includes more than 10 years of clinical experience, primarily in outpatient mental health settings centered on person-centered recovery, as well as time in private practice.

Stephanie cultivates a nonjudgmental and accepting therapeutic presence that helps establish a strong working alliance. Her practice integrates motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals identify patterns, develop coping skills, and address how past trauma may affect current functioning. She focuses on promoting positive change and long-term recovery through collaborative goal setting and practical strategies.

Her clinical work covers a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, attachment issues, anger management, and stress-related difficulties. Stephanie emphasizes respect, validation, and empowerment as central elements of care, and she looks forward to working with individuals seeking growth and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stephanie Harnish have?

Stephanie Harnish has 12 years of experience.

Is Stephanie Harnish a licensed therapist?

Yes, Stephanie Harnish holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are NY LMHC 005824.

In which languages does Stephanie Harnish provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Stephanie Harnish located?

Stephanie Harnish is located in New York.

How can I work with Stephanie Harnish as my therapist?

Stephanie Harnish offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does Stephanie Harnish work with international clients?

Stephanie Harnish does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stephanie Harnish cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with the therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie Harnish integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to address trauma, mood, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace of change while feeling understood and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when processing traumatic memories; it combines structured processing with therapist-supported techniques to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and improve daily functioning.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than the other way around. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy remains relevant and effective as circumstances change.

Online sessions make these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer scheduling flexibility and allow therapy to fit into busy lives, while maintaining the same focus on therapeutic connection and skill-building that in-person care provides.

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