Meet Your Therapist
Stephanie Meals, LMSW
Hi, I’m Stephanie. As a licensed social worker, I am passionate about helping children and adolescents navigate life's challenges while discovering their strengths, building confidence, and embracing who they truly are.
I work with children and teens experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and difficulties related to eating and body image.
About Stephanie
Therapeutic Background & Training
I have over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents in mental health settings, including nine years in a psychiatric hospital and one year as an Outreach Counselor at a middle school.
I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am continuing to develop my competency in specializing in eating disorders under the supervision and training of Kelsey Esser, MSW, LCSW.
Service Rate & Insurance
Stephanie is in network with United Healthcare and considered out of network for all other insurances. Stephanie’s self pay rate is $110 per therapy hour and $150 for initial assessments.
Specializations
Eating Disorders and Body Image
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
ADHD/Autism
Populations
Children and adolescents ages 4-17
Parents of children navigating ED’s
Neurodivergent Affirming
Treatments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Trauma Informed
Professional Style
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where people feel understood, empowered, and able to work toward meaningful growth and healing.
I believe that difficult experiences can sometimes leave young people feeling disconnected from themselves and unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and build resilience so they can live more confidently and authentically.