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Stephanie Lazarte-Berkowitz

Stephanie Lazarte-Berkowitz

BIPOC Identifying

Licensed Psychotherapist

Gender Identity: nonbinary

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Short Biography

I am a licensed psychotherapist providing virtual individual therapy to clients residing in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Colorado. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, client-centered approach to my therapy work. As a creative individual, you can also expect me to offer reflection activities that are not only talk-focused/word-focused. Together, we will take opportunities to return to your bodily experience and practice embodying healing (not just talking about it).

Therapy Philosophy

I value creativity in the therapy space and I believe that you are the expert in your own experience. In my experiences with mental and physical health care, I notice an emphasis on protocol and efficiency. When it comes to the human lives, protocol can often harm or dismiss people instead of supporting them. I try to allow space for flexibility and creative interventions to come organically in the therapy space instead of trying to conform the time to a specific structure. I believe by allowing for flexibility and creativity, your experience can have the space to unfold and be honored.

Special Training & Certifications

-Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 Trained) -Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Level 1 Training in progress)

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Work-related stress Major life transitions Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Gender identity exploration Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Expressive Arts Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Holistic / integrative healing Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Connection between personal and systemic healing Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Transparency in process Ongoing education commitment Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 3 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    For Massachusetts Clients: - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts -Harvard Pilgrim Health Care commercial products -Cigna -Aetna including Meritain, Nippon, Allied Benefit Systems, GEHA - United Healthcare Shared Services (UHSS), Trustmark, Trustmark Small Business Benefits, Health Scope, Christian Brothers Services -Optum including UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS), GEHA - UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS), UnitedHealthcare Global, UnitedHealthCare Exchange Plans (ONEX), Oscar, Oxford, UHC Student Resources, UMR, All Savers (UHC), Health Plans Inc, Surest (Formerly Bind) For New Hampshire & Colorado Clients: - Cigna -Aetna including Meritain, Nippon, Allied Benefit Systems, GEHA - United Healthcare Shared Services (UHSS), Trustmark, Trustmark Small Business Benefits, Health Scope, Christian Brothers Services -Optum including UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS), GEHA - UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS), UnitedHealthcare Global, UnitedHealthCare Exchange Plans (ONEX), Oscar, Oxford, UHC Student Resources, UMR, All Savers (UHC), Health Plans Inc, Surest (Formerly Bind)
  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info