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Stephania Couto, M.Ed, APC, NCC
Stephania Couto, M. Ed, APC, NCC
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Stephania is a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish who works with individuals and couples navigating relational challenges, self-esteem concerns, and emotional distress. She supports clients struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty setting boundaries, and patterns that leave them feeling disconnected from themselves or from others.
Men's Therapy
Steph's specialty is working with men who have trouble moving into their feelings/bodies as a result of an overworked brain. She works best with intellectualizers and men who are anxious and overthinking. She helps men develop emotional language and emotional intelligence so that they can have better, more fulfilling relationships, both with others, and with themselves. If you're having trouble deepening or having meaningful relationships with others due to a limited emotional landscape or over-analytical communication style, Steph can help.
Relational Therapy
Stephania also has a particular passion for relational work. She works with couples and individuals in monogamous and polyamorous relationships, cross-cultural partnerships, and those exploring intimacy, communication, and sexuality.
Style
Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful. Stephania believes healing happens when people feel truly seen and heard without judgment. Drawing from evidence-based approaches and sex-positive, trauma-informed frameworks, she helps clients untangle unhelpful patterns, strengthen self-worth, set healthier boundaries, and build more satisfying relationships with others and with themselves.
Stephania views therapy as a supportive and meaningful space where curiosity, presence, and authenticity can lead to lasting change. Whether working in English or Spanish, she is committed to helping her clients feel understood, empowered, and less alone as they move toward greater clarity, connection, and emotional well-being.
Fees
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Individual Sessions $150
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Couples sessions $180
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Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Pay by American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Qualifications
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Valdosta State University, M. Ed. Counseling, 2025
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Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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FL Telehealth Provider
Treatment Approach
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. My work draws from:
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Attachment Theory
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Culturally Responsive Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Evidence-based communication tools
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Existential Therapy
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Gottman Method
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
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Person-Centered Therapy
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Psychoanalytic Approach
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Relational Therapy
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Strengths-Based Approach
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Trauma-Informed Care
My Specialties
Top Specialties
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Attachment and intimacy issues
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Emotional disconnection
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Men’s issues
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Navigating conflict and boundaries
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Relationships
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Self-esteem
Expertise
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Anxiety and depression
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Avoidance and emotional withdrawal
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Building trust and emotional intimacy
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Burnout and chronic stress
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Cross-cultural relationships
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Dating and relationship challenges
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Emotional regulation
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Identity exploration
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Life transitions
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Overthinking and rumination
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Perfectionism
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Relationship transitions
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Sex and intimacy concerns
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Shame and self-criticism
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Stress and coping skills
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Vulnerability and emotional expression
