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Stephanie Long, Psy D.

Owner

Hello, and welcome to Persist! I graduated with my Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University in 2021. I also hold my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University, and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Shippensburg University. I am currently a licensed Psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania.

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I specialize in helping individuals 14 years and older navigate the complexities of Eating Disorders, body image issues, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Trauma, and a myriad of other mental health concerns. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and various other modalities. My therapy approach is as eclectic as needed to match the needs of each person’s unique story.

My role as your clinician is to hold onto hope for you, until you can embrace it yourself. I believe healing comes from increasing one's inner strength and resilience to overcome the challenges they are facing. I am not here to point out what you are doing “wrong.” Instead, I focus on how you have been enduring to stay afloat, and recognize what is and is not actually helping you achieve your goals. My approach is grounded in the confidence that each person has the capacity for self-understanding and growth.

To begin one’s therapeutic journey is often a difficult step. It’s hard to know where to start and there can be fear in not knowing what to expect. My goal for you is to help you move forward one step at a time, gradually building strength, resilience, and confidence. Our first few sessions will be focused on getting to know you and what’s bringing you in as well as establishing your goals for treatment. I would be honored to be a part of your growth.