meet the therapist
A sanctuary is a place of refuge and safety; a haven from the troubles of this world. At Sanctuary Therapy and Consulting, I strive to create just that: a place where you can safely work through the things that trouble you.
I currently provide telehealth services to adults (18+) in Michigan. I see therapy as a collaborative process: while I am the expert on mental health, you are the expert on yourself and your experiences, and we’ll work together to find the best approach to treatment for you.
I have a particular passion for and experience in working with those who have experienced trauma (both acute and complex), perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) needs, secondary trauma care for professionals, and transitional issues.
I’m an Approved Provider in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), and am trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am a trained Ecotherapist and enjoy incorporating the more-than-human world into all of my work, and am an Acudetox Specialist (ear acupuncture). I have additional training in a variety of therapeutic approaches and consider myself a lifelong learner; my commitment to my clients is that I will never stop seeking more information.
I believe allyship is an active identity, and that one can never be done achieving it. I am an aspiring ally to all communities who experience systemic oppression, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, immigrant, and disabled folx.
Stephanie Stanley, LMSW- C
Mental Health Therapist