Stephanie Townsend, LCSW, CCTP, ART Practitioner
Therapy for Women Waking up to their Power
Authenticity.
Powerful Presence, Mind, Spirit.
Healed Emotional Past.
These aren’t just dreams. These are goals.
My heart is in helping women heal their childhood wounds, and to wake up to their own power in ways that honor their embodied “yes”, and strengthen their “nos”. If you’re ready to meet your true self and empower her, I’m your therapist. I’m here to hold your hand as we move past the blocks holding you back from your best, true Self and life.
Therapy for Childhood Wounds
Attachment styles that you learned in childhood are still affecting you.
You find yourself reactive, or in pain. Relationally, things seem to stay difficult even when you want them to change.
You have trouble with boundaries. You have trouble with self-love. You’re tired, anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed.
I see you. I see that hurt child inside. I will compassionately and lovingly walk with you until that child and you regain your voice and presence in this world.
You aren’t as stuck as you feel! Let’s work together on creating a life you love with a past that’s healed.
Therapy with me is…
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I strive to keep a delicate balance between evidence-based practice and lived experience. I will not offer anything that doesn’t have science backing it but I understand that not everything is one size fits all.
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I’m not a quiet therapist. I do not adopt a philosophy of being passive within a session that leaves room for a lot of long pauses. I will not over-ride your session but I am more likely to share feedback, ask more questions, and dive a little deeper into the conversation.
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The way I do therapy is heavily based on including you in your treatment. I want you to be bought in just as much as I am. I take special efforts in talking out my thoughts on what therapies I think would be best and hear your feedback on my recommendations.
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You never have to worry about, “Is my therapist sugarcoating this?” I’m always a fan of honest and direct communication. I’ll tell you my thoughts on whatever you bring to the session. I have a want for you to not need therapy at some point and dancing around topics is not how you effectively get there.
Credentials:
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of North Georgia in 2016 and then her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2020.
Stephanie received her License in Masters Social Work in 2021 and then went on to complete her Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the same year.
Stephanie is always looking for new, evidence-based interactions to best serve her clients and received her Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner certification in 2022.
During her time in social work, Stephanie has worked in populations that have served highly traumatized individuals, immigration needs, foster care work, substance abuse, and within the legal system of Cobb County. As a result, Stephanie has experience in a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, races, and ethnicities, and works to always offer culturally appropriate care.
Fees: Sessions range from $175-$255 depending on services provided.
Former Client Testimonials
“The Cozy Couch Counseling is a wonderful practice in Sandy Springs. The team there is not only highly skilled, but also truly compassionate.
I’ve known Stephanie for over four years and her depth of care for others is unmatched. She is an incredible therapist/human with remarkable work ethic. When you talk to her you don’t feel judged only heard. She will always provide sincere feedback/tools to help you move past what’s weighing on you.
I highly recommend The Cozy Couch Counseling to anyone looking for a new therapist.
P.S. The couch is actually cozy.”
“Stephanie is the most caring and patient person I’ve ever met with. She hears everything I say, and she continues to give me a safe place. She’s the absolute BEST at what she does, and I recommend her to everyone.”
“I've been seeing Stephanie for over a year now, and feel like I finally found my therapist match with her. She is kind, extremely observant and impressive in her array of tools to always help. She's very open minded and I never feel judged and actually see progress in myself since I've began seeing her. I had so much happen this past year, and she was a huge part of helping me get through it all.”