About Stefanie
The intersection of mental wellness and the Church.
My life goal:
To create safe and caring spaces where hard stories become holy.
Hats I wear:
Midwesterner, born and raised. Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Strengths Coach. Mental Wellness advocate. Church elder/speaker/volunteer. Have somehow stayed married for nearly two decades to Dave, and Mom to Dekker and Tucker. Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Bestie. Retired professor/advisor. The literal hats I love will always support the Nebraska Cornhuskers… Go Big Red!
Things I love:
Hearing your story, even + especially when it’s hard.
Reducing the stigma of mental wellness– counseling + medication
The local church– with all Her glory + blemish
The intersection of mental wellness + the local church
Self discovery and self awareness– mine + yours
Counseling and Coaching + Speaking and Workshops
Softball + Baseball
Strengths:
Individualization
Communication
Empathy
Positivity
Harmony
Activator
Developer
Learner
Enneagram: 9w8
Education and Experience:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Family Life Science (2004)
University of Nebraska-Omaha/Community Counseling (2006)
Licensed Professional Counselor (2006)
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (2008)
Gallup Strengths Coach (2015)