About Me

Hi, my name is Stephanie!

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I'm an empath! Empaths are highly sensitive individuals who are attuned to the emotions and energies of others. For as long as I can remember, I've had a natural ability to connect with people and to put myself in their shoes.

My fascination with the human experience led me to receive my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Human Sexuality from California State University Northridge in 2017.

From there, I received my Masters of Science in Counseling from California State University Long Beach in 2019. 

In June 2020, I created my title 'The Professional Friend.' I felt it described me perfectly. 

Aside from my background in working with people and natural empathic intuition, I also have my own personal mental health story that has influenced who I am as a person.

I consider myself a mental health warrior and advocate. I have personal experience dealing with social & generalized anxiety, seasonal & major depression, obsessive/intrusive thoughts, trauma, and self-harm. 

I’m passionate about normalizing and initiating conversations surrounding mental health. 

My site is a free online mental health resource directory to 24/7 hotlines and more.

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Thank you for reading!

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Sincerely,

Stephanie