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Stephanie Rubin - LCSW
Stephanie Rubin, LCSW, takes a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space for healing. She integrates talk therapy with creative and strengths-based techniques, tailoring each session to the individual needs of teens, adults, couples, and families. With a background in crisis intervention, youth services, and community advocacy, Stephanie works collaboratively to help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges with compassion and empowerment.
Meet Stephanie
Stephanie Rubin, LCSW
Stephanie Rubin, LCSW, brings a wealth of experience in crisis intervention, youth services, and community advocacy to her practice. Her integrative approach combines talk therapy with creative techniques to help clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Credentials
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Specializations
expertise
her areas of expertise include:
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1. Trauma-Informed Care
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Extensive experience providing therapy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse.
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Specialized in crisis intervention, including on-call emergency support in hospital settings.
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Skilled in short-term and long-term trauma-focused counseling for children, teens, and adults.
2. Clinical Therapy
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with expertise in individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counseling.
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Clinical practice includes treating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma.
3. Youth & Family Services
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Years of experience working with youth ages 5–19 in both clinical and informal counseling settings.
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Expertise in art therapy interventions, group facilitation, and recreational youth programming.
4. Crisis Intervention & Emergency Advocacy
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NY State Certified Emergency Room Advocate for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
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Hotline and online crisis support (e.g., through RAINN and VIBS), including emotional support, safety planning, and referrals.
5. Supervision & Training
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Supervised and trained MSW interns in trauma-focused counseling.
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Co-facilitated advocate training groups for sexual assault response volunteers.
6. Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement
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Active in community organizations, including long-standing roles with the Cinema Arts Centre, Last Hope Animal Rescue, and Alpern Family Foundation.
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Experience with online platforms for support and outreach.
7. Case Management & Advocacy
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Background in case management for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Advocated for clients in legal, medical, and benefits systems.
8. Group Facilitation
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Facilitated psychoeducational groups on domestic violence and sexual health education for adolescents.
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Led informal groups such as knitting and craft sessions with therapeutic intent.
9. Administrative & Organizational Skills
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Familiarity with electronic filing systems (e.g., Apricot), data entry, and administrative support in clinical settings.
Therapeutic approach
Stephanie’s extensive work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse shows a strong foundation in trauma-informed care. She prioritizes safety, empowerment, and trust, and adapts her methods to meet clients where they are emotionally and psychologically.
Trauma-Informed and Client-Centered
Her background includes work across diverse settings—community agencies, hospitals, youth centers, and online platforms—suggesting an integrative approach that considers the whole person, including social, emotional, and environmental factors. She blends individual, group, and family modalities to support clients in a well-rounded way.
Holistic and Integrative
Stephanie’s work with youth, families, and survivors consistently emphasizes empowerment and resilience. Her experience facilitating psychoeducational groups and supporting clients in crisis points to a strengths-based philosophy, helping clients build on their existing capacities to heal and grow.
Strengths-Based and Empowering
FAQ
Common Inquiries
Exploring therapy for the first time can bring up many questions. Here are some common inquiries to help you understand what to expect:
My therapeutic approach can be described as
Trauma-Informed and Client-Centered
Culturally Competent and Social Justice-Oriented
Her experience with vulnerable populations, including survivors of violence and individuals with developmental disabilities, reflects a commitment to cultural humility, advocacy, and social justice—essential components of ethical, inclusive social work practice.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Confidentiality is a top priority. Your privacy and trust are critical for effective therapy. Stephanie ensures that all discussions and information shared during sessions are kept confidential.