individual counseling
Pet Loss & Companion Animal Grief
The loss of a beloved pet can be one of the most painful and deeply personal forms of grief. Companion animals are often family members, sources of unconditional love, and steady sources of comfort in our lives. When they die or are nearing the end of life, the grief can feel overwhelming and, at times, misunderstood by others.
Pet loss counseling offers a supportive and compassionate space to process this unique kind of grief. Whether you are coping with the recent loss of a pet, anticipating an upcoming goodbye, or struggling with difficult decisions such as euthanasia, therapy can help you navigate the complex emotions that often accompany these experiences—including sadness, guilt, anger, or loneliness.
At The Next Chapter Counseling Services, we honor the deep bond between people and their animals. Together, we create space to remember, process your grief at your own pace, and find ways to carry the love and connection you shared forward while moving toward healing.
Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Traumatic or distressing experiences can leave lasting impacts on how we think, feel, and move through the world. You may notice intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, difficulty trusting others, or feeling “stuck” in patterns that developed as ways to cope. Trauma therapy offers a supportive space to gently process these experiences and move toward healing.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate difficult memories so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity. EMDR can be effective for a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, grief, and experiences that continue to feel unresolved.
At The Next Chapter Counseling Services, trauma work is approached with care, collaboration, and respect for your pace. Together, we will focus on building safety and stability while working to process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful healing and growth.
First Responder Support
First responders carry immense responsibility in their work—often witnessing situations and experiences that most people never encounter. The demands of the job can take a toll over time, affecting stress levels, relationships, sleep, and overall well-being. Many first responders also find it difficult to talk openly about these experiences, especially in environments where strength and composure are expected.
First responder counseling provides a confidential and supportive space to process the unique challenges of this work. Whether you are navigating cumulative stress, trauma exposure, burnout, or the transition between work and home life, therapy can help you develop tools to manage stress, process difficult experiences, and strengthen resilience.
At The Next Chapter Counseling Services, we approach this work with deep respect for the dedication and service that first responders bring to their communities. Using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, we can work together to process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and support your long-term well-being—both on and off the job.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
Neurodivergent individuals—including those who identify with ADHD, autism, sensory differences, or other variations in how the brain processes information—often navigate a world that was not designed with their needs in mind. Many people come to therapy after years of feeling misunderstood, pressured to mask their authentic selves, or struggling with burnout, anxiety, or self-doubt.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy recognizes that these differences are not problems to be “fixed,” but natural variations in how people think, learn, and experience the world. In therapy, we focus on understanding your unique strengths, challenges, and needs while creating strategies that support your well-being in ways that feel sustainable and authentic.
At The Next Chapter Counseling Services, we offer a compassionate and collaborative space where neurodivergent adults can explore their experiences without judgment. Together, we can work to reduce overwhelm, process past experiences, build supportive coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-understanding and self-acceptance.
Life Transitions & Personal Growth
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from counseling.
Sometimes life simply feels different than it used to. You may be questioning your next steps, feeling stuck in old patterns, navigating a major transition, or wondering why what once worked no longer does.
Therapy can provide a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to you.
Whether you're adjusting to a career change, becoming a parent, navigating an empty nest, ending a relationship, exploring your identity, setting boundaries, or searching for a greater sense of purpose, counseling can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, identify what's getting in the way, and build practical tools to help you create a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values.
Common reasons clients seek support include:
Life transitions and major changes
Career stress or burnout
Feeling stuck or unfulfilled
Identity exploration
Self-esteem and confidence
Boundary setting
Personal growth and self-discovery
Decision-making and problem-solving
Relationship challenges
Finding purpose and direction
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the next chapter begins by simply having a place to start the conversation.
Couples Counseling
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of our lives, but they can also face challenges over time. Stress, communication difficulties, life transitions, unresolved conflict, or feelings of disconnection can leave partners feeling stuck or misunderstood. Couples counseling offers a supportive space to slow down, listen more deeply, and work toward a stronger and more connected relationship.
At The Next Chapter Counseling Services, couples counseling focuses on helping partners improve communication, better understand one another’s needs, and navigate challenges together. Whether you are working through conflict, rebuilding trust, adjusting to life changes, or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, therapy can help you develop healthier patterns of connection.
Our approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating space for both partners to feel heard and respected. Together, we work toward building greater understanding, strengthening emotional connection, and helping your relationship move forward in a way that feels more supportive and fulfilling for both of you.
emdr
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy approach that helps people heal from difficult or overwhelming experiences. When something distressing happens, the brain can sometimes store the memory in a way that keeps it feeling very present—long after the event has passed. This can show up as strong emotional reactions, intrusive memories, anxiety, or feeling “stuck” in patterns that are hard to change.
EMDR helps the brain process these experiences so they no longer carry the same level of distress. During EMDR, you briefly focus on a memory or experience while also engaging in gentle back-and-forth stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping. This process supports the brain’s natural ability to heal and reorganize difficult memories.
Many clients find that, over time, the memory becomes less overwhelming. The experience is still remembered, but it begins to feel more like something that happened in the past rather than something that is still happening in the present. EMDR can help reduce distress, shift negative beliefs, and create space for greater calm, clarity, and resilience.
"The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else. "
E. E. Cummings
Session Fees
Individual Counseling
Therapy offers the opportunity to step back from the pressures of daily life and thoughtfully examine the experiences, patterns, and beliefs that shape how you move through the world.
55 Minute Sessions: $150
85 Minute Sessions: $225
Couples Counseling
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of life—and also one of the most complex. Couples counseling offers the opportunity to step back from recurring conflicts, better understand each other’s experiences, and develop healthier ways of communicating and navigating challenges together.
55 Minute Sessions: $200
85 Minute Sessions: $300
EMDR
Sometimes past experiences continue to shape our thoughts, emotions, and relationships long after the events themselves have passed. EMDR therapy is designed to help the brain naturally process these memories so they no longer feel stuck or intrusive. Through a structured and supportive process, EMDR can help reduce emotional distress and support a greater sense of clarity, resilience, and relief.
55 Minute Sessions: $150
85 Minute Sessions: $225
Stephanie is in-network with Aetna. We are happy to provide a Superbill after your session to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of out-of-network benefits. It is your responsibility to confirm with your insurance company what your mental health coverage is.