Steph Paredes, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them

About Me:

Hi, I’m Steph (she/they)! I’m a Black, queer, and neurodivergent therapist who believes therapy doesn’t have to feel like an awkward experience where you only hear “How does that make you feel?” a hundred times (though, full disclosure, I might still ask that). I want therapy to feel like a real conversation—a space where you can exhale, show up as your whole self, and maybe even laugh a little while doing the hard work.

I’m EMDR-trained and have, in the last decade, worked in just about every level of care you can imagine—residential treatment centers, inpatient facilities, and outpatient community mental health—so whether you’re navigating big trauma, everyday stress, or something in between, I’ve probably seen it before (and I’m here for it). I work with folks around eating disorders, neurodivergence, and nontraditional relationships (hello, polyamory and kink), because your mental health and identity deserve to be celebrated, not squeezed into someone else’s box. If you want a therapist who gets nuance, respects your pronouns, and knows that healing doesn’t have to be boring—I’ve got you.