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About Stephanie
Stephanie Catrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. She has over 8 years of experience working with adults in the state mental health system and 6 years of experience working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders by providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for individuals with anger, depression, trauma, rape or abuse, personality disorders, and behavioral disorders.
Stephanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Troy University in Phenix City, AL. She utilizes a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and Christian-based approach to therapy in collaboration with the individual to determine and achieve the goals of the client. She is always striving to develop the creative and flexible skills to aid individuals to reach and maintain their therapeutic goals and live their healthiest and happiest life.
Stephanie looks forward to developing a caring and professional relationship with you to build a therapeutic alliance aimed at reaching your personal goals, building skills to reach and maintain those goals, and living the most meaningful life that you can.
Get to know Stephanie
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I grew up in a home that experienced mental health, substance, and abuse cycles. I also have a special needs son who was diagnosed with ADHD, and other behavior disorders. Watching the struggles of my family to break the familiar cycles of abuse and mental health issues and working with my son brought the mental health field directly into my focus.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Adolescents are the most exciting to work with as you never know which side of the adolescent personality you will see on a given visit.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
There is always hope if you are willing to do the work needed.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I believe Thriveworks offered online counseling that is a flexible and convenient option that allows me to meet with my clients.
What inspires you?
Hope for change. Working with individuals who may have experienced major trauma or debilitating issues and showing them how to move forward and live their best life.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
I want my clients to feel like they can have a conversation with a trusted friend and advisor.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
To develop a relationship and a trust with me so that we can begin to build and develop their goals for what they want from counseling.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I work with wood building special items for friends and family.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
I believe that goals can be reached through first starting the work.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 8 years
- Graduating institute
- Troy University
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Clinical Mental Health
