Stephanie’s Corner

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I believe mental health is as important as physical health. Just as you care for the body, you must care for the mind.

-Stephanie Kinney

Patient Populations

Survivors of Domestic Violence

My early career was spent helping women and children recover or find a way out of domestic violence situations. I have worked with survivors of physical, emotional, and financial abuse. I spent a great deal of time working for a women’s center which gave women the strength and resources to leave their partners in a safe and manageable way. Together we developed safety plans, coping skills, and I provided education on the cycle of violence. 

Addiction Recovery

I have spent the last five years working with those that are recovering from alcohol and/or drug addiction. I strongly believe that addiction is a disease of the brain much like the physical diseases we are susceptible to throughout our bodies. My previous work in this field includes running groups and individual sessions at various levels of recovery including detox, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs.

Counseling for New Parents

I have explicit training and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health. Becoming a parent can be joyful and frightening. I have the skills and training to help guide new parents, and season parents, through parenthood. I also understand the delicate balance of claiming the title of parent, without losing oneself to it. Together we will strengthen the relationship between parent and child AND parent with themselves.

Specializations

Domestic Violence

I am a certified domestic violence counselor/advocate. I work with those that are affected by multiple forms of relational abuse, including but not limited to: physical, sexual, emotional, and financial. Collaboratively, I will help develop coping skills, safety plans, and educate on the rights of the victim. By using this approach, it is my goal to allow the patient to step back and visualize the cycle of violence they are in and come up with alternative ways to exit the situation safely.

Trauma

I’m certified in Seeking Safety, an integrative treatment approach for patients with co-occurring disorder of PTSD and substance use. Seeking safety is an evidence-based practice that can be conducted in a group or individual setting and allows patients to address trauma and addiction without having to go into great details of the trauma narrative, which can be re-traumatizing.

Fun Facts

Baker

Stephanie began baking at an early age as a means of anxiety management. She makes various cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and is always ready to experiment with s different dessert.

 

Singer

When Stephanie was young, she dreamt of winning a Grammy and becoming a world-famous singer. Some of her idols include Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Adele. She gave a performance during her freshman year at Pierce College which yielded a standing ovation 

Expertise

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from University of Phoenix, Online Campus

    • Major in Clinical Psychology

  • Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University, Chatsworth, California

    • Major in Marriage and Family Therapy with an Emphasis in Co-occuring Disorders

License & Certification

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nevada

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Colorado

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Oregon

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ohio

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Arizona

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Texas

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Utah

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Virginia

  • Registered Teleheleath Provider Florida

  • Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional

  • Certified in Domestic Violence Counseling

  • Certified in Seeking Safety

  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Clinical Experiences

  • Owner of Newlife Counseliing

  • Clinician at Guidance Teletherapy

  • The Holman Group as an Outpatient Behavioral Healthcare Advisor 

  • Comfort Recovery as an Outpatient Therapist 

  • Sovereign Health as a Residential Therapist 

  • Valley Women’s Center as a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Continuing Education

  • HIV/AIDS Training

  • California Law and Ethics

  • Nevada Law and Ethics

  • Bullying in Children and Adolescents

  • Early Intervention, Treatment, and Management of Substance Use Disorders

  • Substance Abuse Assessment (SAP)

  • Suicide Assessment and Treatment