About Stephanie
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Hello, welcome to Cognizant Psychotherapy!
With over 15 years of experience, Stephanie Staidle supports individuals navigating stress,
anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feelings of being stuck or lost. As a
trauma-certified therapist and master-level coach, she offers a holistic, action-oriented
approach that integrates psychotherapy with practical tools to create meaningful, lasting
change. Drawing from a wide range of evidence-based and experiential practices—
including mindfulness, somatic techniques, expressive therapies, Internal Family
Systems (IFS), and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy—Stephanie equips clients with
strategies, exercises, and resources tailored to their unique needs and goals. Her work focuses
on healing past wounds, breaking generational patterns, and building resilience for the future.
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Stephanie brings an inclusive and collaborative lens to her work, creating a therapeutic space that honors each client’s unique story, values, and cultural background.​
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Session Fee: Individual Therapy $275
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Sliding Scale: I offer sliding scale, should you be eligible. ​​
ADVANCED EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Body/Nervous System - Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Practices, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation
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Mind/Thought Work - Internal Family Systems (IFS), Jungian Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Working with neurodivergence/ADHD Skill Support, Stress Management, Time Management, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, Career Development, Empowerment-Focused Coaching
LICENSURE
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License Creative Arts Therapist
EDUCATION
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New York Master’s Degree in Art Therapy
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New York UniversityBachelor’s Degree in Psychology
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Georgetown University
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Trauma Certification
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Trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
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Master-Level Integrative Coach
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Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner