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Stephanie Bowman

Stephanie Bowman, J.D., M.A., LCPC

Staff Therapist
she/her

Credentials & Education

PhD Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adler University
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University
J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law
Awards
Pro Bono Service Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2017

About

A secure and trusting relationship between the counselor and client can facilitate an emotionally-healing experience, helping the client to discover and create new patterns and ways of being in this world.

Stephanie Bowman (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She believes that present concerns are rooted in patterns that began in the past. Stephanie understands that a secure and trusting relationship between the counselor and client can facilitate an emotionally healing experience, helping the client to discover and create new patterns and ways of being in this world.

Stephanie enjoys working with adults, couples, and teens. Her clinical interests include childhood trauma and narcissistic family systems. She uses a trauma-informed approach based in person-centered, Adlerian, and psychodynamic counseling theories. She is Gottman-informed in her approach to couples therapy.  

For about a decade, Stephanie was a civil litigator in Chicago, advocating for homeowners in foreclosure. She now sees herself as a mental health advocate and a fellow traveler with her counseling clients.

Stephanie's research interests include new technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in counseling and counselor education.

Area of Focus

Types of Therapy
CBT-informed
Couple Therapy
DBT-informed
Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Psychodynamic Therapy
I Treat
15-20 Years Old
Young Adult
Adult
Older Adult
LGBTQIA+
Issues I Treat
Adult Children & Parent Relationship Issues
Affairs & Infidelity
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders
Depression / Mood Disorders
Divorce / Marital Separation / Post-Divorce Adjustment
Domestic Violence
Emotion Regulation Issues
Family of Origin Issues
LGBTQIA+ Identity & Relationships
Panic
Grief & Loss
Borderline Personality Disorder
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Issues
Sibling Issues
Substance Abuse
Suicidality
Trauma
Women's Issues
Couples Conflict
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-Harm
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Languages
English

Publications & Presentations

Neuer Colburn, A. A., & Bowman, S. N. (2021). CES-SUCCESS: A role induction group to prepare future counselor educators. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 46(2), 202-213. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2021.1900961

Fulmer, R., & Bowman, S. N. (2022). Artificial intelligence and advanced technology. In R. Fulmer (Ed.), Counseling and psychotherapy: Theory and beyond. Cognella. 

Yates, C., Hill, J., & Bowman, S. N. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy. In R. Fulmer (Ed.), Counseling and psychotherapy: Theory and beyond. Cognella.

Insurance

Self Pay
Blue Cross Blue Shield

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