Sensitive Soul Psychotherapy

A space for those who think deeply, feel strongly and heal courageously.

Welcome

It takes courage to reach out to a new therapist. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time seeking support, I applaud you for taking that step and am honored to be a part of your process.

I believe the relationship between you and your therapist is the key to a deep and transformative experience of therapy. Finding someone with whom you resonate and feel comfortable is the most important and first step. With that in mind, I invite you to explore my page and learn more about me and my approach, paying attention to how you feel as you do so.

Hi, I'm Stephanie Smiley (she/her).

I'm a therapist who is passionate about helping people discover and nurture the strength in their sensitivity.

I work with trauma survivors, sensitive souls and neurodivergent people of all backgrounds.

I’m here with you as we uncover more safety, ease and joy in areas that have felt blocked, so your authentic self can emerge.

Stephanie Smiley, LCSW

In a nutshell…

Who I work with:

  • Adults and teens ages 16 and older

  • Survivors of trauma

  • Autistic/ADHD/Neurodivergent people

  • LGBTQIA+ community

My Specialities:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety and OCD

  • High sensitivity

Modalities I use:

  • Somatic psychotherapy

  • EMDR

  • Ego-state therapy/parts work

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD)

Outcomes I see:

  • More self-understanding and self-trust

  • Less overwhelm and burnout

  • Better boundaries and more fulfilling relationships

  • A greater ability to be with and tend to difficult emotions

  • More freedom from past traumas and safety in the body

trauma therapy

If you'd like to connect and find out if we could be a good fit to work together, I offer free, 20 minute consultations.

The word sensitive can have different meanings and connotations. To me, sensitivity is a unique power that also comes with unique challenges, especially when confronted with what society tells us about how we should feel and behave. This might leave us feeling like a frayed nerve when met with life's demands, like a turtle without a shell in a crowd of people, or like we just can't fit in with what others think is normal. If you’re especially sensitive emotionally and neurologically, you may identify as a Highly Sensitive Person, or maybe as Autistic or ADHD. Maybe your sensitivities evolved as a protective response to trauma early in life…Or maybe you're a rainbow soup of neurodivergence that doesn't quite fall anywhere on the limited label map we have!

therapy for neurodivergent people

What does it mean to be sensitive?

highly sensitive person therapy