Stephanie Harnish , LMHC

Stephanie Harnish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC she holds a professional license to provide mental health counseling in the state of New York. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has worked with both adults and children using trauma-informed and trauma-focused methods.

Her background includes substantial work in outpatient mental health programs that emphasize person-centered recovery, as well as experience in private practice settings. She brings a nonjudgmental and accepting stance to her work, fostering a therapeutic alliance that supports clients in exploring difficult experiences and making meaningful changes.

Stephanie draws on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals address how past traumatic events may be affecting current functioning. Her clinical focus has included treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, attachment concerns, anger management, and stress-related difficulties. She integrates practical strategies with empathic support to guide clients toward recovery and improved day-to-day coping.

Approaches for Online Trauma-Informed Care

Stephanie commonly integrates EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client-centered techniques into her online practice. EMDR is a structured approach for working with distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms; it uses guided processing to help reduce the emotional intensity of past events and support recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and related challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a supportive space where clients set goals and steer the pace of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods or combination of methods will best support progress.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from their preferred location. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.