Stephanie Pogoda, MS, NCC, LAC
Therapist
Locations:
New Jersey
Insurances
About
Stephanie graduated from Monmouth University in May of 2023 and obtained her LAC shortly after. During her time at Monmouth, she spent multiple semesters working directly with clients from all walks of life. Stephanie has experience working with court-mandated youth, college students, and dual-diagnosis clients. Most of Stephanie's professional work has been individual therapy for the young adult population experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, and life adjustment.
Stephanie subscribes to a person-centered approach utilizing CBT techniques. She feels passionately about holistic healing and focuses on clients' thinking patterns, behaviors, and environments in which they surround themselves. Stephanie also has a growing interest in the relationship between individuals' bodies and minds.
During her free time, Stephanie enjoys exercising outdoors and playing with her furry friend.
Locations:
New Jersey
Credentials, Qualifications and Languages
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Monmouth University, Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2023
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Marist College, Bachelors of Art in Psychology, Minor of Cognitive Science
Why Healthcare
Stephanie is passionate about providing mental healthcare because she is aware of the need for self-care and processing past or current traumas. She believes therapy is about discovering parts of oneself that can help an individual grow and evolve.
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