From early on in her educational pursuits, Stephanie aspired to make a difference in the lives of others. She majored in psychology, drawn to the clinical aspects of the field. During her Psychopathology course, she came across an article about art therapy as a clinical practice. Art had always been one of Stephanie’s passions, but she had never considered it a possible career path, it had always been a personal pursuit. Inspired, she entered graduate school to earn her degree in Art Therapy. Upon completion, she began working at a facility that provided art therapy for teens and adults with comorbid conditions, followed by a position as an Art Therapist in a 12-Step Rehabilitation program.

Later, Stephanie returned to school to pursue certification in education, with the goal of eventually opening a private practice in Art Therapy. Over the next 30 years, she taught Art while continuing to offer Art Therapy workshops and individual sessions on the side. Currently, Stephanie teaches high school Art full-time, provides individual Art Therapy sessions, and leads workshops for teens and adults in her community that focus on self-connection, self-awareness, stress reduction, and using art as a tool for personal growth and well-being.