Stephanie Harnish , LMHC

Stephanie Harnish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has worked with both adults and children using trauma-informed and trauma-focused methods. Over the course of her career she has worked primarily in outpatient mental health programs that emphasize person-centered recovery and has also provided care in private practice settings.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in a nonjudgmental, accepting stance that supports the development of a strong therapeutic alliance. She integrates motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals address past traumatic experiences and the ways those experiences affect current functioning. Stephanie aims to promote positive change and long-term recovery through collaborative, client-centered work.

She has experience treating a range of diagnoses and concerns including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, attachment issues, anger management, and stress-related difficulties. Additional areas of focus include grief, compassion fatigue, addictions, dissociation, first responder issues, and women's issues. Stephanie combines evidence-based techniques with an emphasis on individual strengths to support clients as they navigate change and build coping skills.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Stephanie Harnish draws from several established therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients explore their goals and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. EMDR, for which she is trained, uses guided eye movements and processing techniques to help people work through traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact, and she has experience applying EMDR with adults and children.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This shared decision making helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from familiar settings, while still receiving goal-oriented, evidence-informed care.