Stephanie Safos-Moriarty , LMHC

Stephanie Safos-Moriarty is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and reflects her professional credential in providing mental health counseling.

She has worked across a broad range of concerns, including trauma, juvenile sex offenders, human trafficking, substance abuse, domestic violence, couples and family counseling, parenting challenges, and individual therapy. Her practice also addresses mood and behavioral concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She provides care for LGBT clients and supports recovery from addictions while helping people cope with major life changes.

Stephanie blends evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central part of her work, complemented by other modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches when appropriate. She describes her style as compassionate and genuine, and she aims to walk alongside clients through their counseling journey while tailoring techniques to individual needs.

She is committed to partnering with clients to identify practical steps and skills that support meaningful change and improved day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms. It is commonly used for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and focuses on concrete strategies and homework between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior by teaching skills to manage reactions and improve relationships.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people increase their motivation and commitment to change. It is often applied when addressing addictions, ambivalence about change, or setting goals for healthier behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie collaborates with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors techniques from these approaches to create a personalized plan. This collaborative process helps determine what methods will be most helpful over time.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to integrate skill-building into daily life.