Stephanie Schechter is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Adoption, Anxiety, Codependency, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
It can be a difficult step to begin psychotherapy. It may feel like a leap of faith to believe that just talking will help effect change. It can be hard give up the hope that things will improve on their own, or the notion that seeking help is a sign of weakness. People often experience anxiety about the first call to a therapist and find themselves avoiding it. Establishing a safe, trusting relationship will be the first step. I am a psychologist and psychoanalyst in practice for over 20 years. I am also an Instructor at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. I work with adults and couples, and also provide consultation on what type of treatment will be most helpful. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship-problems, as well as issues around sexual preference, gender identities and non-traditional relationships. If you are thinking about beginning therapy, I suggest we make an appointment to meet and figure out if we are a good match. If for any reason we are not, I