ABOUT ME
Stephanie Braun, MA, LMHC
I view therapy as a collaborative journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. It is an opportunity to explore the different parts of yourself, deepen your understanding of who you are, and discover new possibilities for how you want to live. Whether you are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or a season of transition, therapy offers a space to feel understood, make sense of your experiences, and move toward meaningful change. My hope is to walk alongside you as you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington (License No. LH60562672) with 13+ years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Before entering private practice, I served as a director with Pathlight Behavioral Health and Eating Recovery Center. My experience spans a range of treatment settings, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential care.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, body image concerns, sexual and emotional abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, and questions of spirituality and meaning. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the many ways people struggle, adapt, and heal, and inform my commitment to meeting each client with curiosity, compassion, and respect for their unique story.
I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, where my foundational training emphasized relational, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approaches to therapy. Over the years, I have continued to deepen and expand my clinical practice through extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT).
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), approaches that can support deeper exploration, healing, and meaningful change.
As a certified yoga instructor, I bring an appreciation for the interconnectedness of mind and body to my work. I believe that healing can unfold not only through insight and relationship, but also through mindfulness, movement, and a deeper awareness of the body. My approach integrates these perspectives to support a more holistic path toward growth, connection, and lasting change.
If you are curious to hear more, I welcome you to reach out for a free 10 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you.
