About

About Me

Stephany is from Virginia in the United States. She has worked in Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and the US in a variety of settings providing therapeutic and counselling support. Stephany believes that we are the experts of our own lives. Through support, skill building, and empowerment we can successful navigate challenges that arise and use past experiences to support us with new obstacles.

Stephany utilizes a variety of techniques with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. She has lots of experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, Giftedness, Anxiety, behavioral, and social/emotional needs.

Stephany is currently based in Zug and is able to provide supportive coaching and consulting services in English. She offers in-home, office, or school-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

When working with youth, she is also happy to work with the parents and the school to ensure that skills are being generalized in all settings to help the child achieve success. Stephany has spent 10 years working in schools and understands the system and the challenges that arise.

Education:

  • James Madison University, Bachelor of Social Work, USA 2009

  • Washington University in St. Louis, Master of Social Work, USA 2010

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker 2012


Recent Training:

  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training 2022

  • Bounce Back and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma 2018

  • Zones of Regulation Training 2022

  • Art of Coaching Teams 2022

  • Training every two years in ethics, suicidality treatment, and diversity training


Some areas that can be supported:

  • Stress and Anxiousness

  • Transitions/ Adjustments

  • Low Mood

  • Relationship Conflicts

  • Assertiveness Skills

  • Behavioral Support (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.)

  • Self Esteem

  • Emotional Regulation

  • School Challenges

  • Social Skills

  • Giftedness (understanding ourselves)

  • Supporting students that are part of the LGBT+ community

  • Working towards being our authentic selves