Stefany Franco Portillo

Life can bring moments when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to
move forward. Therapy can provide a safe space to slow down, feel heard, understand what
you’re experiencing, and begin creating meaningful change. My goal is to meet you where you
are and work alongside you toward where you want to be.

I have experience supporting children, families, young adults, and adults through a variety of
challenges and life experiences. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and
individualized. I draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT), Trauma-Focused approaches, and Person-Centered Therapy to help clients develop
practical coping skills, navigate emotions, strengthen relationships, process difficult
experiences, and build greater confidence in themselves.

I believe you are the expert on your own life. Rather than telling you who you should be or how
you should live, I work with you to identify your goals, recognize your strengths, and develop
tools that feel meaningful and realistic for you. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where
you can be your authentic self while feeling supported, respected, and empowered to make the
changes you want to see in your life.

I also understand that culture, identity, family, and lived experiences can shape how we
experience the world and ourselves. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and strive to
offer a culturally responsive and inclusive environment. I welcome clients from diverse
backgrounds and provide affirming care to LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to have everything
figured out before reaching out. Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to meet
you there and support you as you work toward greater healing, self-understanding, and a life
that feels more aligned with who you are and where you want to go.