North Country Clinical Counseling LCSW PLLC

“I first started seeing Stephanie when I realized I was battling with social anxiety. It left me in fight or flight and I ran into problems in college when I was focusing more on myself than the lesson. Stephanie has been a major contribution towards beating it, and continuing even further into exploring other struggles that were related to my anxiety. The insight and empowerment Stephanie has given me has been invaluable throughout our sessions. She genuinely cares about her clients, and has showed me that she does by remembering the conversations we’ve had. She creates a comfortable environment, and gives me space to talk about anything that I need to. I am forever grateful that I met Stephanie."

C.G.

"I am so lucky I was able to connect with Stephanie and have her by my side through this “journey” of not only overcoming mental health obstacles but shaping me into the person I am today. Every time I walk into her room I know that hour is going to be filled with openness, compassion, and a great balance of deep conversations to one with a great laugh. The entire time I know that I am being listened to by someone that truly cares, and will give great feedback on whatever the situation is. After each time we meet I never fail to walk out of there with a smile and give a phone call to my aunt saying, “How wonderful my session was, what we talked about, and our recent discoveries about myself”. Stephanie has given me so many coping mechanisms to use on a daily basis, that have allowed me to be able to control my anxiety and OCD. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist and I give my most thanks to Stephanie for helping me even sit here right now without my mind being filled with anxious thoughts, I wouldn’t be the person I am today without having her by my side."

C.F.

"When I first started to work with Stephanie I was struggling with anxiety and depression. I felt closed off emotionally and was living in survival mode. My future seemed hopeless, and I felt destined to be alone. Stephanie has helped me work through unresolved trauma from my past and learn to better regulate my nervous system so that I don’t feel anxious all the time. Her compassion and non-judgmental approach created a safe environment for me to reconnect with my authentic self and develop the confidence I needed to start making decisions and changes. With her patience, encouragement and support I have experienced healing and personal transformation. I continue to feel more hopeful, confident and in control of the direction my life is headed. I would highly recommend her practice to anyone looking to effectuate positive change in their life."

G.S

"I finally decided I wanted to try therapy while I was in college, so I decided to see someone offered at my school. However, at my first appointment, I quickly understood that the counseling program at my school did not truly care about me as a client. After one appointment, during which I was told I was just having trouble with school, which I knew was not the problem, I began searching for a new therapist. This is when I found Stephanie. I heard that she had diverse patient experiences and I wanted to try her out. Before my first session, I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to attend therapy after how unwelcoming my first experience was. But after just one session with Stephanie, I knew I wanted to stick with it. Talking about my feelings was not something I was very comfortable with; however, Stephanie made me feel heard. There is nothing like talking but having no one really listen or having them listen and just tell you “I’m sorry, it will get better.” Before attending therapy, this is how I felt, completely alone. Yet it felt like she really cared, even after just one session. I knew I was not going to find another therapist that truly cared for her patients as Stephanie does. She was so easy to talk to and it was no time before I began opening up. Since I was young, I was told that my emotions and feelings weren’t valid, so having Stephanie help validate my feelings brought such a change to my life. I finally felt like I wasn’t crazy, and I stopped bottling up everything I felt. Not only did she listen, but she allowed me to just sit with my sadness, or anger, and understand that although I am struggling, I am safe and feeling my emotions is okay. I am now able to feel my emotions, talk about them, and yet not let them consume me. Every appointment I attend is the highlight of my week and every time I leave the appointment, I feel lighter and less alone. I am proud of the person I have become and the obstacles that I have persevered through, but I could not have done that without Stephanie’s help. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist."

E.B.

"I had never been to therapy before I started seeing Stephanie Killion. I didn’t know what to think or expect but I knew I needed help. The second I walked in and was greeted and sat down I felt very welcomed. I felt very accepted and felt like someone really cared and wanted to help me as best as they could. She also makes it very easy for me to talk to her and be open with my feelings. I have only been in therapy for 5 months but it was the best decision I have ever made. Stephanie has helped me in more ways than I ever could have thought. I have grown so much and have already started my long journey on feeling better. I would recommend therapy and Stephanie to everyone. I am very pleased with my experience with her and how much she has helped me and how well we have connected."