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Stephanie Hardison

Stephanie Hardison

BIPOC Identifying

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I’m Stephanie Hardison, LCSW, a Fat Liberation Therapist and Brainspotting Practitioner. When I’m not in the therapist’s chair, you can find me watching anime, playing video games, and running after my two small children.

Therapy Philosophy

My practice is rooted in fat liberation, queer-affirming care, and trauma-informed practices.

Special Training & Certifications

Brainspotting

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Depression Seasonal depression Communication difficulties Parenting stress Low self-esteem People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Work-related stress Academic stress Body image distress Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Gender identity exploration Feeling stuck Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Solution-Focused Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Brainspotting Somatic Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Eclectic Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Cultural identity exploration Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Connection between personal and systemic healing Grounded presence
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Informed consent emphasis Transparency in process Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 3 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info