Stephanie Boarman, MA, Resident in Counseling

Supervised by David Hawxhurst, LPC

Stephanie’s counseling approach is rooted in Psychodynamic and Narrative Therapy, emphasizing the connection between past experiences and present challenges. What happened then affects now. She believes that trusting your story is essential—because it’s where God shows up. Growth requires trust, and Stephanie is committed to building a strong, empathetic, and therapeutic relationship to support meaningful change.

Just as Jesus demonstrated in His ministry, relationships are essential to healthy living. Stephanie believes the therapeutic relationship offers a unique opportunity to explore relational challenges, build on strengths, and foster growth. She emphasizes the importance of resolving relational dialectical tensions through a balance of care, empathy, and accountability within the therapeutic space.

She integrates evidence-based modalities such as Mindfulness, EMDR, Storywork, Companioning Grief Therapy, CBT and DBT to reshape thought patterns and address past trauma. Her approach is also deeply biblical and Christ-centered, offering a faith-based foundation for healing and transformation.

Stephanie dedicated several years to her education, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisville before obtaining a Master of Science in Counseling from Longwood University. Her career has spanned multiple fields, including leading wilderness-based interventions for both adults and adolescents, as well as serving in church ministry roles to support spiritual growth and development. More recently, she spent time coaching, using her expertise to empower individuals in their mental and emotional well-being while integrating Christ-centered principles into her practice.

Stephanie works with women 18 and older navigating life transitions, grief & loss, relational challenges, codependency, and childhood trauma. To support healing and self-discovery, she incorporates genograms to explore generational patterns, the Enneagram, and bibliotherapy as reflective tools.

Beyond her professional work, Stephanie finds deep joy and fulfillment in spending quality time with her family and close friends. Whether sharing laughter, creating lasting memories, or offering support in times of need, she treasures the relationships that enrich her life. She is also actively involved in her church’s care and prayer ministry, extending compassion and guidance to those in need within her community. Additionally, she cherishes moments of solitude in nature, where she finds peace, renewal, and a connection to God in the beauty of the outdoors.