Salal + Strawberry Therapy

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In-person therapy in Silverdale, Washington for kids (8+), teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, and more

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A grounded, relational space for people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—and are ready for something real, face-to-face.

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You don’t have to figure this out alone.

At Salal and Strawberry Therapy, I offer in-person counseling in Silverdale, WA for ages 8 and up, with a focus on preteens, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and social or emotional challenges.

I especially enjoy working with:

✷ Kids and teens navigating anxiety, school stress, or school avoidance
✷ Preteens and adolescents working through friendship challenges, identity questions, or social pressure
✷ Clients experiencing depression, loneliness, or withdrawal
✷ Young people who appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally
✷ Individuals who feel disconnected and are looking for deeper, more consistent support

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✷ Welcome to Salal and Strawberry Therapy ✷

I’d love to meet you.

Sometimes life feels heavy in a way that’s hard to name. Sometimes you know exactly what’s weighing you down. You might not be sure what you need yet; you could know exactly what you’re looking for. Both are okay in therapy.

I’m Stephanie, and I offer in-person therapy in Silverdale for kids (8+), teens, and adults who feel like they’re carrying too much alone. I believe healing happens in relationship—through being seen, understood, and supported by another person in a steady, grounded way.

My hope is to offer a space where you can slow down, take root again, and begin to feel more like your true self over time.

More About Stephanie

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My Approach

My work is person-centered and relational, meaning our connection matters. I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, respected, and supported. I integrate approaches like CBT, Reality Therapy, and solution-focused work, but always tailor therapy to the individual in front of me—because no two people experience life the same way. With a background in school counseling, I’m especially comfortable supporting students and families navigating academic, social, and emotional challenges.

Therapy with me tends to be warm, collaborative, and grounded in real relationship—not just skill-building.

✷ Why in-person therapy? ✷

Many of the people I work with are looking for something more embodied than virtual care—something steady, present, and real. In-person therapy allows for a more grounded, connected experience—where presence, body language, and consistency all play a role in building trust and meaningful change.

All sessions are held in person in Silverdale, WA.

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If you’re considering therapy for yourself or your child, I’d be happy to connect.

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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.

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“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we actually are. Choosing authenticity means cultivating the courage to be imperfect, to set boundaries, and to be vulnerable.”

― Brené Brown

Fees and Insurance

Private Pay Only (for now). I’m not currently able to accept insurance, but I can provide a statement (sometimes called a superbill) for you to submit for potential reimbursement. I’m in the process of contracting with insurance panels and hope to offer in-network options soon.

✷ Individual Sessions – $140

✷ Family Sessions – $160

All fees are collected via autopay on the day of your appointment, using whichever payment method you approve within the online client portal. For more details, visit the Fees page.

Salal and wild strawberries
take root wherever they may—
sometimes lush and thriving,
usually striving, fighting to stay.

Through layered forest floors,
open meadows, and lonely berms—
they grow, wild and hardy,
spreading—then dying in turns.

Through never-ending winters,
then summers hot, too dry—
waterlogged or crisped to brown,
they last, hang on, they try.

Come bugs or birds
or winds or wheels,
they’ll push out new roots,
new leaves, even fruits—

But do they ever truly heal?

What if they were tended
instead? Cared for, cultivated.
What if everything gained
weren’t depleted, deflated?

Dirt turned and amended,
watered when needed,
protected from pests,
and diseases all treated?

Salal could be tea or good medicine,
a garland for your wedding plans—
beautiful because of tending,
now gathered up in grateful hands.

Strawberries peeking, playing at hiding,
bright and tempting behind green leaves,
picked for special birthday waffles
or staining small fingers of impatient thieves.

Professional Limitations

✷ I’m not available for after-hours or crisis care. If you need immediate support, please call 911 or reach out to 988 (call or text) right away.

✷ Due to my daytime role at Central Kitsap Middle School, I cannot ethically take on students who currently attend CKMS as individual clients. I’m happy to assist in finding alternate counseling options for your child if you need help.

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