Stephanie Strand, MA

stephanie.strand@avantinw.com

(541) 668-6111

Education and Training:

Master of Arts in Counseling from Oregon State University

Bachelor of Arts in Education from Pacific Lutheran University

Background and Experience:

Stephanie is the mother of three grown children. She is happily married and a recent transplant to Washington state. Stephanie has personal experience navigating the challenges of divorce, co-parenting and blending families. Prior to moving to Washington, Stephanie worked as a counselor/therapist for a thriving group practice in Bend, Oregon where she treated clients ages six through seventy-plus. As a former teacher and a clinician eligible for licensure as a school counselor, Stephanie is familiar with educational systems and is comfortable consulting with teachers and other school professionals. Stephanie has additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Special Interests and Services:

Stephanie works primarily with adults, teens and children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relational and parenting concerns, and various types of transition or crisis. She provides a warm, supportive, non-judgemental environment, and focuses on helping clients to utilize strengths, and build skills to overcome obstacles.

Stephanie understands that beginning therapy can be overwhelming. She takes pride in her unique ability to connect and build a therapeutic relationship with her clients. She believes that finding the “right fit” of therapists is one of the most important factors in the therapeutic process. Stephanie recognizes that each client has innate strengths and gifts that are the building blocks for creating a cohesive and happy life. Within this she utilizes relational and solution-focused modalities and incorporates Cognitive Behavior and Attachment based therapies.

Stephanie believes it is a true privilege to be able to work in this field and to share space with people during some of their hardest and most vulnerable moments. She remains continuously grateful for the opportunity her clients give her, and she is committed to continuing to grow and learn.