Stefanie Rider LMHC LPC NCC

Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare from the comfort of your home via telehealth. 

Interested in scheduling? Questions? Feel free to reach out at stefanie@ridercounseling.com

See my Psychology Today profile by going to https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ 

Interested in scheduling? Questions? Email to stefanie@ridercounseling.com to reach me.

Check to see if I'm in-network with your insurance at my online portal here. Feel free to contact me  at stefanie@ridercounseling.com if you have questions about insurance, as well. I will do my best to answer any questions you may have.
There is a sliding fee scale available to those who do not want to use insurance.

Colorado clients: Please visit my profile with Grow Therapy to utilize your insurance benefits.

Individual Therapy

EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy 

Internal Family Systems

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Providing Counseling in:
Virginia, Colorado, Indiana, Florida, 

New Mexico, South Carolina

Coming soon:
Michigan

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Counseling can help with anxiety, life changes, depression, trauma, and social stressors.

What is Therapy & How Can it Help You?

Therapy isn’t just for when life feels overwhelming—it’s a space for growth, healing, and discovering your best self. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply want to understand yourself better, therapy offers support, guidance, and tools to help you navigate life with more confidence and clarity.


A Safe Space for Emotional Well-Being

Life can be tough, and emotions can feel like a rollercoaster. Therapy provides a judgment-free space to process feelings, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. Through evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, or psychodynamic therapy, you’ll learn healthy ways to cope, build resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.

Stronger, Healthier Relationships

Our relationships—whether with partners, family, or friends—shape our happiness. If you're struggling with conflict, communication issues, or setting boundaries, therapy can help you develop better relationship skills, deeper empathy, and stronger connections with the people who matter most.

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

Therapy isn’t just about working through challenges; it’s also a powerful tool for self-growth and transformation. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in old patterns, struggling with self-esteem, or searching for greater purpose in life. Therapy helps you gain insight into your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors so you can make meaningful changes and step into the best version of yourself.

Navigating Life’s Big Changes

Change—whether exciting or difficult—can feel overwhelming. Career shifts, loss, divorce, or major life decisions can leave you feeling lost or uncertain. Therapy offers support and practical tools to help you navigate transitions with confidence and resilience, making even the toughest changes feel more manageable.

Taking the First Step

Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength and self-care. Therapy is a place where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to create a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with who you truly are. If you’re ready to take that step, reach out today—because you don’t have to do it alone. 

Great Quotes

“If you believe that taking care of your mental health is important, then seeing a therapist can be one of the most life-changing things you can do. There can also be space for laughter and creativity within the therapy room too.”
-Tayla Gardner, a psychotherapist with the Indigo Project

"I say you go where you want to go"
-George Carlin

"The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind."
-Paracelsus 

“It is not freedom from conditions, but it is freedom to take a stand toward the conditions.”
-Viktor Frankl