{"id":2181,"date":"2023-10-20T16:56:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T20:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/?page_id=2181"},"modified":"2023-11-05T15:31:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:31:48","slug":"stephanie-schuster-lcsw-c","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/stephanie-schuster-lcsw-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephanie Schuster, LCSW-C, MEd"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-top-small:8vw;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Stephanie.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-2198 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Stephanie.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Stephanie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27194%27%20height%3D%27194%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20194%20194%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27194%27%20height%3D%27194%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Stephanie-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Stephanie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/alt.garneringchange.net\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Stephanie.png 194w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>Stephanie provides a non-judgmental, sex-positive space for clients to feel comfortable and open to sharing their challenges and lived experiences. Many clients come to Stephanie to explore and expand their connection with their own sexuality and relationships. Others seek support in regaining confidence as sexual partners. Stephanie believes that there is no \u201cone size fits all\u201d model to therapy and that the client is an active collaborator in the therapeutic relationship and process. Stephanie\u2019s work is LGBTQIA+ and kink-affirming and she utilizes aspects of the Gottman Method, Sex Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.<\/p>\n<p>You might find working with Stephanie helpful if you are\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ready to identify relationship challenges and work to change the way you relate and interact with your partner(s).<\/li>\n<li>Looking for a non-judgmental space to explore your sexual self and understand how you relate to that part of yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Navigating the intersection of mental health symptoms and sexual health.<\/li>\n<li>Wanting to examine your values, needs, flexibilities, and boundaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stephanie earned her dual Master&#8217;s degrees in Social Work and Human Sexuality Education with a focus in Sex Therapy at Widener University. Stephanie has experience working with adults navigating sexuality-related difficulties, including but not limited to, kink, sexual dysfunction, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Stephanie has completed advanced level 3 training in the treatment of couples through the Gottman Institute. She has clinical experience working with couples navigating communication challenges, desire discrepancies, and consensual non-monogamy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column 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