"Healing your past opens the door to your future."

Stephanie A. Hofbauer (Richards), LPC-S  As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Texas (Lic.64993) since 2009, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and trained in EMDR (trauma therapy) since 2011, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples therapy), I am qualified and experienced to work with children (ages 2+), teens, adults, couples, and families. My practice specializes in helping my clients THRIVEUP or thrive beyond the negative effects of trauma and loss, grief, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and medical illnesses and discover a resiliency for life's challenges.

I am qualified and experienced as a clinicial supervisor of mental health therapists, licensed by the State of Texas, and I am also certified as a Play Therapy Supervisor.

I work collaboratively with clients to foster healing and promote resiliency, drawing on both traditional and expressive techniques to create a personalized, impactful counseling experience focused on my THRIVEUP counseling philosophy:

T - Trauma Recovery
I provide a safe place for individuals to explore and heal from trauma, laying the foundation for personal and relational growth.

H - Healing Relationships
I teach effective communication, understanding, and reconciliation to rebuild interpersonal relationships between couples, families, and parent-child/ren.

R - Reconnecting with Self
I encourage self-awareness and self-compassion, empowering my clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and personal goals.

I - Integrative Growth
I integrate evidenced-based modalities, such as EMDR, EFT, CBT, Play Therapy, and use sandtray and other creative techniques that effectively promote symptom resolution and mental wellness, as well as, faith-based counseling for clients seeking a Christian worldview in their treatment.

V - Victory Over Loss
I compassionately guide my clients through the grieving process, helping them to find strength and resilience to embrace life after loss.

E - Empowered Living
I equip my clients with the coping tools and confidence to maintian their mental well-being, foster healthy relationships, and pursue their aspirations.

UP - Take things to the next level in your life, healing, and relationships.

"Healing from your past is not about forgetting; it's about embracing the lessons and beauty that emerge when you turn your pain into strength."