Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Savo-Smellie.
Hi Stephanie, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
During my senior year of high school I decided I wanted to leave Connecticut and go to college in Florida. So I applied to four different schools in Florida and one back-up school in Connecticut. I got accepted and decided NSU would be where I would pursue my degree in Elementary Education. I started substitute teaching and having classroom experience and realized I wanted to help people from a different angle. So four years into the bachelor’s program I changed my major to Psychology and later went on to pursue my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. After working in a few different settings, both community based as well as residential in 2015 I made the decision to transition to private practice and I haven’t looked back.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
In the beginning I worked full-time as a clinical director at a residential program and part-time in the evenings doing private practice. As I progressed it wasn’t always smooth, I eventually worked three part-time jobs and increased my hours in private practice. At some point I woke up and realized it was time to take a leap of faith and I went full-time into private practice. There have definitely been times where I have panicked because of cancellations or a slow week and I have also learned in that struggle that things ALWAYS work out.
As you know, we’re big fans of Caring Therapists. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I am part of a group practice called Caring Therapists. At Caring Therapists, our actions and decisions are guided by a set of core values:- Altruism: We genuinely care about the well-being of our clients and are driven by a selfless desire to make a positive impact in their lives.- Exceeds Expectations: We strive to go above and beyond to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, ensuring that they receive exceptional care and support.- Determined: We are dedicated and persistent in our pursuit of providing the highest quality mental healthcare services.- Pursues Excellence: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in all aspects of our work, striving to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.- Adhering to the Highest Standards of Integrity and Professionalism: We maintain the highest level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all our interactions, ensuring trust and respect in our relationships with clients and colleagues.
We have several locations all over South Florida in both Broward and Palm Beach County. Our goals include helping you to feel your best self, reducing your depression and anxiety, and assisting you in approving your marriage. Your mental health is important to us. We utilize a variety of treatments to help you achieve your goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Brainspotting.
We work with adults, children and teens through individual counseling, family therapy, and couple’s counseling. Our therapists are down-to-earth and relatable. Our goal is to help you feel connected to your therapist and the journey to wellness and health with them. We provide therapy, counseling and psychological evaluations for all phases of your life.
Caring Therapists is proud to be recognized as a winner for Best Counseling Center in 2021, 2022, and 2023 in the City of Davie, Southwest Ranches and Cooper City. We are proud of this award because we were voted on by the community. We look forward to continuing to serve our community. We are a Best of Florida winner for 2023. In 2024, Caring Therapists has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 1467 on the prestigious 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
What matters most to you?
Helping others get quality care and ensuring that we have the best clinicians as part of our practice. I want people to have a reparative and/or healing experience with therapy. I think it’s important to fight the stigma when it comes to mental health and mental health services. You don’t have to be in crisis to find growth.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/
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