"Honesty, humor, and directness are important to me, and Stephanie is true to her bio/profile (on growtherapy.com). If you read her blurb and connected with it, then you will connect with her. There's no bait and switch; what you see is what you get. She will give it to you straight and level with you. I cannot imagine her saying, "And how does that make you feel?" We laugh; I cry; I can't recommend her enough."
-client since 2024
"When I began therapy for the very first time I was at my lowest. I was insecure with myself, unsure that it would even work, and had a hard time managing certain relationships. Fast forward, to today and it has made my life remarkably better. Now, I genuinely look forward to my sessions with Stephanie. Since day one she made me feel incredibly comfortable. Each session I am able to talk freely, be myself, and learn coping mechanisms. These components have allowed me to be more relaxed. I am finally taking this time for myself and taking initiative to handle each emotion; something I’ve rarely done. On this journey, honing in on each emotion has made my life easier to navigate. I am so grateful that I did not allow my uncertainty deter me from beginning this journey. Healing is a beautiful thing and I could have never done it without Stephanie. Thank you, Stephanie, for simply being you. You are one of the most kind hearted, patient, and incredible human beings; whom I absolutely adore. I look forward to more sessions and continuous healing!"
- client since June 2022
“My therapist Stephanie Willoughby, whom I've been seeing for a couple of months now, is really great and engaging. She is super easy to talk to and incredibly nice - she's one of those people you could talk to for hours. I can't say enough great things about her.”
- client since March 2021
“My talk therapist Stephanie…is awesome! I've been in therapy over 20 years and she is my favorite by far! Very easy to talk to. Non-judgmental & grounding energy.”
- former client
“My therapist, Stephanie is wonderful and great at fostering an environment that rewards vulnerability, she's very easy to talk to and grounded in a way that's comforting. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking counseling services.”
- former client
"My therapist Stephanie helps me get through times when I'm very depressed and my anxiety is too much some days. She makes me feel like I can tell her about the worst times I'm experiencing or have experienced...I have recommended (her) to other people who also need help."
- former client
"Stephanie is great at making you feel validated and gives you the space to explore anything."
- client since 2024
"My visit with Stevie always leaves me feeling less anxious, more confident within myself, and heard. Stevie continuously empowers me and helps me learn coping mechanisms to help me move through life. I could not appreciate her practices more and love her charisma."
- client since February 2021
"Stephanie has been nothing but caring, honest, and thorough in every visit. Each session is dedicated to building a trusting and respectful relationship while also allowing space for vulnerability when comfortable, and humor and relatability when needed. I don't feel rushed or pressured to say anything or rush progress, and in that feel more comfortable sharing and allowing myself to be vulnerable when the time is right. She was very receptive to ideas I had about my own treatment and open to working together with me and making each visit comfortable while still productive. I wanted someone who wouldn't baby me, but I know I'm sensitive—both in general and to criticism— and Stephanie has a wonderful balance at providing honest and challenging thoughts while keeping an open and judgement free air. Grow offered a lot of great options, but Stephanie was my first pick and an excellent one at that."
- client since 2024
"It's difficult to find a therapist you feel super comfortable with, but I am really enjoying my time with Stephanie. I wish we had more than 1 hour! She's authentic, funny and extremely open minded. She's very knowledgeable and has blown my mind in making me feel validated through understanding of why I am the way I am (ADHD, OCD, etc.) It's also extremely helpful that our values/social views really align. Our conversations feel like a safe space."
- client since 2023
"I appreciate her ability to laugh with me through some heavy old trauma and her openness to whatever works for me.
I never feel pressured or disappointing;
I can just be me, and
we can talk about anything."
- client since 2024
"Words can not describe how thankful I am for...Stephanie. I don't know how I would have been able to make it through this year if it was not for (her)...it has been a great blessing in my life. I used to be against therapy or iffy about it...but seeing and feeling the difference in my life through this season and having (her) and being able to cope better through it all has been life changing. Thank you Stephanie...for all you do. I am doing better today and everyday slowly thanks to all your help and compassion though our sessions."
- client since February 2022
"I came to Stephanie at a time when I felt my world was falling apart. Worry, anxiety, and sleepless nights consumed my life. Stephanie Is positive, compassionate, and easy to talk to. She has given me a more positive outlook on life. I'm able to cope a lot better with anxiety and worry. I even sleep a little better at night. I've never had anyone that I could open up to like I do her. I look forward to our sessions"
- former client
"My experience with Stephanie is excellent. She really listens and give examples of things to assure me I'm not the only one going through depression. Stephanie makes it easy to talk to her, she makes you feel comfortable. If I had to recommend someone for therapy it would definitely be Stephanie. Thank you so much for helping me through my depression."
- former client
“I absolutely love to see my therapist Stephanie weekly. I feel understood, I am heard, and I am not judged. I highly recommend…this therapist!”
- client since February 2021
"In the few weeks so far that i've been seeing Stephanie, I have gained so much out of therapy, more than I ever have with previous therapists. Her approach is grounding and personal."
- client since 2024
"I am a long time patient of Stephanie. Her compassion, caring nature, sense of humor, and kindness is what keeps me coming back. She takes the time to listen, analyze what you're saying, how you're feeling, and responds in a way that helps you the most. She has helped me manage my long term depression, provided me with grounding techniques for my anxiety, coping skills for my anxiety attacks, has helped me with past traumas, has helped me understand myself more, and is always a delight. She has helped me through my ASD in more ways than I could ask for. I now understand myself better, understand why I do the things I do, and now have the tools in my tool belt to help me essentially live my life. I get to laugh, feel happiness, and enjoy life more than I have in a long time. Out of all the people I've seen, she is by far the best and my favorite. I look forward to our weekly appointments and that says a lot because I truly do not like talking about things. Thank you Stephanie, for all that you do and thank you for being you."
- former client
"She's a f-ing ball of light, and it’s nice to meet a fellow warrior who just GETS it ."
- former client
"I have been attending therapy sessions with Stephanie Willoughby for just about a year now and have had a VERY positive experience so far. I have had many different therapists throughout the years and was honestly starting to loose hope in therapy altogether until I came across Stephanie. She uses a different therapy approach that makes me feel heard and reassures me that I am not abnormal for struggling with depression and other mental health symptoms. Our sessions feel like a normal conversation about anything I am feeling or struggling with that day and I always feel like I have a huge amount of weight lifted off of my chest. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to seek help with Stephanie and I highly recommend her! "
- client since April 2022
"I’m very hard to know, very closed. When I look at her face, I just want to tell her everything,
I feel free."
- former client
"Stephanie is a godsend. She is knowledgable, compassionate, and is extremely insightful, as any excellent physician. Stephanie's approach is what I appreciate the most. There is no fast solutions. You have to do the work, and trust the process (ugh, I know). Gradually yet effectually, at the moment you needed those skills, they will speak, to protect your own wellbeing. Stephanie also gave me practical tools to help with my anxiety and anger - from breathing exercises to communication strategy (I know it sounds calculated, yet it is not), I behave mindfully, instead letting my emotion to drive myself to failure. I will continue working with Stephanie for the foreseeable future, and am confident even if when the time comes for me to "Graduate", the skills and awareness I have gained and the impact Stephanie made to me will be lifetime."
- client since August 2023