I’m an artist, a mom, a Buddhist, and a psychotherapist. These aspects of my life have supported my work in helping others heal for the past 10 years. I created The Studio as a space for us to ‘walk each other home’ on our journeys of self-development. Easing suffering is my life’s purpose; if you need support, please reach out.

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I grew up herding cattle and riding horses in a small town in the rural mountains of Northwestern Arkansas. I earned my Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Studio Art, followed by a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Art has always been central to my life and mental health, as well as my work with others. My passion for justice and system improvement led me into psychology and social work; I continue to strive to engage with various social issues.

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I focus on helping women with big emotions, drawing on my experience with diverse mental health issues, including treating veterans with PTSD at the VA Mental Health Clinic and working on an acute psychiatric unit. I have worked as a Hospice Social Worker where I have been honored to hold space for individuals and families during their end of life experiences. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, I taught Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Master’s of Social Work program. I have extensive training in these evidence-based therapies, along with Mindfulness Meditation, Brainspotting, and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy.

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As a new mother, I experienced postpartum OCD, which deepened my passion for supporting moms on their challenging yet sacred journeys. I have trained in Maternal Mental Health with Postpartum Support International and am a “Bringing Baby Home” Educator, a program designed by the Gottmans to help new parents maintain their relationships and sanity after welcoming a baby. As the world has turned faster since the pandemic I have specifically focused on the more magical aspects of existence. As a Buddhist and Pagan I am fully comfortable discussing enlightenment, processing through shadow work, and exploring spiritual gifts. 

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So, that’s a brief overview of who I am and how I might help. If you’re seeking support, please reach out. If you’re one of the spiritually inclined navigating this bizarre existence of life, let’s walk this journey together.

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Email: stephanie@thestudiolr.space
Text is the fastest way to reach me: 501-902-5250