Stephanie Golden, Psy.D. (Forward Wellness Counseling)

I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, body image, and relationship concerns. I strive to cultivate a safe and open environment to explore each client’s experience with curiosity and compassion. I support each client’s goals and desire for meaningful change through a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach. With clients, I will strive to work towards genuine growth and self-understanding about the past and present, while strengthening coping skills and relationships.

I strive to bring my authentic self into each session and will continue to encourage you to be you. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a vehicle for healing and I invite honest feedback about our work together. I'm attentive to the nuances of identity and committed to integrating a social justice approach.

Therapy can be a process of healing and transformation with challenging moments along the way. Reaching out to a therapist may be difficult, but you are worth it. Prior to Forward Wellness, I worked at the counseling center (CaPS) at Carnegie Mellon University. I am an LGBTQ+-affirming and a Health-at-Every-Size (HAES)-informed therapist.