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Treatment for Managing Anxiety, Mood and Depression

Have you woken up feeling as though a weight was sitting on your chest, completely paralyzed wondering how you will make it through another day?  Or perhaps you've pulled over onto the side of the road in a panic as you tried to catch your breath for what seems like no reason at all?  Or maybe you have many explanations for what is triggering such and are in seek of skills to help identify and guide you to a better mental place.  Cognitive Behavioral skills and Dialectical Behavioral therapies may be a helping starting place.

Coping Skills for Parental/Caretaker Stress

The struggles prior to the COVID-19 Crisis may have been overwhelming.  Perhaps life during may be posing an added layer.  Worries about the future and what is no longer in our control. You are not alone.  Stephanie is a single parent and also right there with you during each iife crisis.  If you are feeling as though the world is unraveling, she can help to recognize your feelings are valid, however will assist to motivate you to take charge.  She will help you to believe you are strong, resilient and will persevere!  

Managing Life Stages and Difficulties Adjusting to Change/Circumstance

The only thing consistent in life is change.  Change and unexpected circumstances can lead to overwhelming emotions, often difficult to navigate.  Each day we wake up a day older and endure something in life that was unexpected.  Adjusting is a transition that takes time and the duration may be different for all of us.  Acceptance of life on life's terms as well as learning how to reflect and be open to a new chapter may lead to monumental growth and unexpected paths of happiness.

Managing Relationship Difficulties

Relationships, my oh my, may they be the most difficult, complicated of experiences during all of our situations in life.  Relationships within families, marriages, couples, with colleagues, peers, siblings, classmates and every one in between may be the most difficult to navigate, triggering complicated emotions. Relationships serve as a basic need.  Love and belonging are a key foundation to happiness.  Learning healthy communication and interpersonal skills may be the starting point to improving conversations, strengthening relationships and resolving the previous unresolved conflicts.  

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Treatment for Insomnia

So, perhaps you have laid awake at 3am replaying the tape recorder in your head wondering why everyone else is asleep and you are awake!?  Well, folks, that tape recorder is on replay for more people than may share.  Sleep hygiene and controlling one's thoughts during the night may seem like an impossibility.  We can learn how to find the time to worry as well as incorporate sleep in-between.  You are not alone and there are tools to help you rest, despite your to-do and worry list.

Anger Management

Anger.  A reactionary behavior or perhaps secondary symptom of anxiety, depression or other struggle.  Anger is often mistaken.  Can you identify triggers of your anger?  Feeling vulnerable, hurt, guilty for repeating a pattern? Any resentments or difficulties accepting your choices, situations or feeling as though your life path has gone down a road you may never recover from?  Do you find yourself reacting with anger, defensiveness and immediate emotional responses when someone you love and care about is trying to have a simple conversation?  Or maybe you find yourself reacting aggressively in a manner you wish to change.  Do you feel immediate anguish, remorse, guilt and replay each of these interactions?  All the feelings you wish you could express.  Let's chat.

Managing Chronic Medical Symptoms

Have you been recently diagnosed or have been coping with a condition that seems to have taken over life as you previously lived?  Are you coping with a child's or family members recent diagnosis;  one that you fear or know is here to remain.  Life that was meant to be lived on one planet, has now settled on one that is foreign.  One that you do not wish to be on.  Stephanie can help navigate you to the path of acceptance;  slowly, genuinely and carefully.

Improving Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy

Do you find yourself looking in the mirror criticizing the reflection staring back? Your nose is too big, face not the "right" shape, hair too straight, too tall, too short and all of those physical attributes we wish we had? If you had the option to walk around with a "photo shoppe filter" would you? Perhaps your self esteem and efficacy has been impacted by past choices or experiences that have left a mark you can't seem to scrub off? How often do you turn on the news, open social media or converse with a peer or colleague and feel bombarded with "picture perfect"? We compare ourselves because we are HUMAN. We forget that we are born with a unique set of fingerprints and you are in charge of learning how to like the person whose uniqueness stands in the mirror. Together we can re-frame negative self talk, create positive affirmations, improve mindfulness skills and learn how to embrace your strengths as well as areas you'd like to improve.

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Treatment for Eating Disorders and Body image

Food.  A basic need and one that we are all forced to think about each and every day.  Emotional eating, restricting, binging/purging can lead to a lifetime of struggles being triggered by food, something we are not able to remove from life.  Societal pressures to look a certain way, emotional struggles using food as a comfort or restricting as a means of control.  The first step is realizing there are ways to reshape your relationship with food as well as to find alternative ways to cope.  Together we can navigate this journey.

Managing Bullying, Peer and Societal Pressures

Have you found yourself or your child has fallen victim of bullying?  Unsure where to turn?  Too often others may be unaware of the impact of their words or actions that are creating hurt in ourselves or the ones we love.  We can help lessen the burden this has upon emotions and help rebuild and strengthen yourself.

High School and College Stress Management​

High School and College are difficult transitions as well as years in life where the pressures, demands and future aspirations may make one's head spin. If you're feeling overwhelmed while balancing school work, social life, extra curricular, sports, peer pressures and other challenges, you are not alone! Perhaps you're struggling with organizing, studying, prioritizing and finding ways to adhere to a schedule. Let's tackle this together!



COVID-19 Stress and Coping with Life on Life's Terms

Perhaps we as human beings can all use a reminder that we are not alone and are capable of coping with life on life's terms.  After all, there is much out of our control, such as what we endured together during COVID-19 and the implications and changes that may have begun to control our lives.  Stephanie is ready to be that person in your corner to assist you in regaining control, recognizing what is in your power, letting go of what is not and begin taking action to lead the best life possible.

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Stephanie S. Palazzo​, MA, CAGS, LMHC

        Stephanie S. Palazzo is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician LMHC who has been practicing in the field over 18 years​. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling, followed by a Certificate of Advanced Graduate studies in Counseling at Rhode Island College. She has been a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in Rhode Island since 2013.

    Sometimes we may lose our way on the winding road life sets forth. She holds faith that every individual can embrace their ability to change, grow & recover. Perhaps it may not be easy to admit we might benefit from the support of another to help us regain strength. Someone to listen, provide feedback, validation, insight & education can help to regain control & improve lives. We simply may be seeking another to listen to where we are at in our lives, without judgment, biases & preconceived notions. Intending to share intricate details of our lives is a display of bravery, therefore, choosing a therapist that you feel comfortable with is imperative to begin the process of hope and positive change.

    Stephanie’s expertise lies in working with adults, adolescents, couples, families and group sessions. She is seasoned in helping those experiencing adjustments to change, parenting stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, panic, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, anger management, medical diagnoses, PTSD, bullying, self-esteem/efficacy, eating disorders, body image, personality disorders, hoarding, relationship/marital stressors, work stressors, boundary setting, guilt, asserting oneself, loss of purpose and chronic co-occurring medical challenges that are impacting daily coping.

Utilizing an eclectic approach, Stephanie is person-centered, incorporating evidenced-based practices such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational interviewing, Supportive and Solution-focused therapy.

    Stephanie is the owner and founder of Healing in Motion Counseling, LLC in an effort to develop a practice that provides traditional in office psychotherapy services, while also offering the option for therapy outside of the office setting. Traditional in office therapy is the focus, and both traditional as well as extended services can be accommodated.

    Should you have an interest to expand and explore your toolbox of coping skills, she is equipped to offer sessions incorporating movement such as exercise, exposure, mindfulness, walking, running, art, writing and other expressive healing therapies. What better way to engage in therapy than to have someone in your corner to listen, provide skills and also extend a hand while saying, “Let’s go Heal in Motion…” ?!

    Although the ability to achieve connectedness with someone outside your personal network may be difficult, the growth of a therapeutic, trusting alliance between therapist and patient is unique and may be the healing bridge you’ve searched to cross. Stephanie is aware of these hesitations and feels honored to join in your journey. She will work towards emphasizing sensitivity towards the effort & courage taken to seek treatment and will work to develop a relationship recognizing the strengths, resiliency & uniqueness of each individual.

    We are in charge of our happiness despite our past and have the power to shape our future. She will lead you to believe that about yourself. That is her one goal for all of those who choose to interview her to become their therapist and trusted confidant along this journey of life. If this sounds like a good fit, she looks forward to meeting with you.

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