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Dr. Stephanie Dueger, PhD, LPC, has been providing psychotherapy in private practice since 2009. She works warmly and respectfully with clients from a somatically-informed and attachment-based lens, believing strongly in both the wisdom of the body and the ability to heal in relationship. She received her MA from Naropa University in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology in 2005 (Wilderness Therapy), and her PhD in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Somatic and Perinatal Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2015.
Individual Counseling is available to those dealing with Relationship Issues, grieving the loss of a friend, family member or important relationship, and those struggling to deal with trauma. The Attachment Doctor can help.
Couples counseling can help if are feeling like you aren’t sure what to do next and need some outside support. If there are a few kinks you’d like to work out together before diving into the commitment of marriage, Premarital counseling may be just what you need.
Whether you are Preparing for Parenthood, Parenting Young Children, struggling to overcome Birth Trauma, or have experienced Infertility or Perinatal Loss, Parent Counseling can help you find the direction you are looking for.
I suffered from debilitating social and general anxiety for a large portion of my life and went many routes to end this—from ignoring it, to medications, books, alcohol and speaking to professionals—all of which temporally helped my problem, but never solved it for good. Honestly, I didn’t have much confidence in any treatment; I had almost come to the conclusion that I was going to be defined by anxiety. Immediately, working with Dr. Dueger felt different. She took the time to meet me where I was emotionally, and didn’t have any preconceived solutions. She invited me to trust the process. Within a few months, I gradually started feeling like my old confident self and enjoying life like I hadn’t in years. I knew it was working when my wife kept commenting about how different I was. After a few months, Dr. Dueger suggested we didn’t need to meet any longer, as we both agreed that EMDR, coupled with her unique, calm, somatic approach, had appeared to heal my anxiety. It has almost been 6 months since we last met and I continue to improve. I’m no longer suffering from the lifelong debilitation I once had. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Dueger to anyone who wants their freedom back.
Former Client
My experience with Stephanie dictated and structured what health and well-being came to look like in my life. She is a master clinician. I came to her with more PTSD-type issues than I was even aware of. The somatic work, coupled with building trust, provided immense healing and restructuring for me. I’m eternally grateful.
Former Client
Stephanie has done her own ‘inner work’, as a person, a therapist, and a mother, to be able to offer solid skills of deep psychotherapy to her clients. Her own children display healthy, secure attachments, exuding the safety they feel inside, and expressing empathy palpably in the world. Stephanie is well qualified to help people of all ages to thrive, bond, and care for themselves, their families, and others.
Annie Brook, Ph.D., founder, The Brook Institute
Somatic Attachment Trainings for Therapists
Author of Birth’s Hidden Legacy, and The Developing Infant
Stephanie is an esteemed colleague whom I consult when I need insight into a challenging case. I count on her knowledge and experience – particularly with pre- and perinatal psychology – and I trust her balanced and compassionate view of human relationships. I have worked alongside Stephanie for more than 15 years, and know first-hand that she is a warm, present, and gifted therapist and facilitator.
Suzanne Forrester, MA, LPC
Stephanie is a warm, kind, brilliant and compassionate therapist, who has devoted her life to creating healthy relationships and healthy attachments between humans. Stephanie has more hours of study, research and practice in this area than most clinicians I know. While extremely talented and competent, Stephanie is equally humble and approachable. One cannot help but to feel her care and understanding. If you are ready to take the next steps toward healing from trauma or attachment challenges, I highly recommend Stephanie Dueger to be your guide.
Katie Asmus MA, LPC, BMP
Psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, professor and EMDR trainer
Preparing for Parenthood
The first of its kind, this interactive book provides couples with essential conversation-starters and action items to complete before becoming parents. In Preparing for Parenthood, you’ll discover how to transition to parenting in ways that best align with your own beliefs and values by:
- Learning the biggest concerns couples face when becoming new parents and how to discuss them.
- Finding your unique strengths as a couple, and addressing challenges as you embark on this journey.
- Developing greater confidence as parents so you can feel more relaxed and prepared.