Stephanie Beaton, LMSW

About Stephanie Beaton

As your therapist, I strive to assist you in achieving goals and supporting you through the adversities that you face. Finding a good, compatible therapist can be difficult. I am dedicated to helping each client develop relevant, goal oriented coping strategies and an approach that best suits their needs. Each person is different, and I am flexible in finding ways of working together that are best for you. I am passionate and dedicated to the mental health field, I believe each person is more than their symptoms and should be treated with dignity and respect. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to effective treatment, and I want every client that comes into my office to feel safe, welcomed and supported. I primarily specialize in adults, but I have experience working with adolescents as well.

I graduated with a BA in Psychology and received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, where I specialized in the area of Interpersonal Practice with a concentration in Mental Health. I have experience working in community mental health, where I worked with clients with a range of backgrounds, symptoms, and identities, of whom I have been honored to advocate for, support, and assist in reaching their goals. I also have experience as a support group facilitator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, where I have provided support for a wide range of adults who have various diagnoses. My practice draws from a variety of fields including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Psychodynamic Therapy from a trauma-sensitive approach.

Unique Approach to Therapy

Connecting with each client is a vital part of my practice, unlike some providers in mental health, I view each person as important and not just “a number“. I find that checking in regularly with clients about their goals and current satisfaction helps foster a trusting client/provider relationship focused on individual growth. Also, I find it important to work with each person in identifying any barriers that may be present which could hinder therapy and medication from “doing their job“. I firmly believe that positive mental health and well-being does not happen in “a vacuum”, but many factors affect this, therefore a holistic approach is required to achieve lasting results.

Specialized & Extended Training

What makes Stephanie Beaton stand out is her high level of education and experience. She, along with all Start My Wellness therapists, attends at least 120 hours of extensive ongoing training and personal development per year in treating anxiety, depression, work stress, and relationship problems. This rigorous instruction differentiates Stephanie from others in the field and allows her to provide the highest quality of service to patients.