THE PRACTICE

“Everyone's journey is relative to the traveler. Find happiness on your own route." -Stephanie Anyakwo — *“Everyone's journey is relative to the traveler. Find happiness on your own route." -****Stephanie Anyakwo***

Individual, Children, and Family Psychotherapy

The key to therapeutic services is to make sure there is a level of comfort for the client to build rapport and explore experiences without feeling shame or judgement. On the first session, you will have the opportunity to review and complete all necessary paperwork and ask the therapist, Stephanie, any questions you may have.

At the onset of therapy, Stephanie will explain her theoretical orientation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, which are the theories used to understand your story, and assist with creating achievable goals to guide you on your journey.

Setting

Effective April 2020-Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic sessions no longer occur in person. All session will be completed via telehealth through an online platform.

Services

· Child, Individual, and Family Psychotherapy

· Parent Consultation

· Support during Annual IEP (Individualize Education Plan) Meeting

· School observation + Collaboration with school staff for Coordination of Care

· Behavior Training/ Behavior Consultation

Professional Licenses

Marriage and Family Therapist License Number #97123

Board Certified Behavior Analyst # 1-15-18405

"We are all a little broken but last time I checked, broken crayons still color the same." -Trent Shelton — *"We are all a little broken but last time I checked, broken crayons still color the same." -****Trent Shelton***

About

Los Angeles native Stephanie Anyakwo received her undergraduate degree at Loyola Marymount University, majoring in Psychology and African American Studies. She continued her education at Azusa Pacific University where she received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Additionally, she studied Applied Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology, becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014 and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2016.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Stephanie combines her 10- years of experience in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) with her practice of Psychotherapy. This fusion brings a unique style to assisting adults, children, and families with achieving their goals, while creating a space for individuals to feel secure and connect with self.

Throughout her career, she has provided therapy to clients within various communities, schools, and agencies, as well as through private practice. Stephanie’s role is not to push her own agenda; conversely, she works collaboratively with all clients to set goals, provide evidence-based and mindful strategies to help achieve these goals, and engages in positive reinforcement throughout the journey.

Society may foster this belief that seeking help is a sign of weakness. Stephanie believes that the strongest thing any human being can do, is to connect with another person in order to heal, grow, and remain balanced.