About Me

I get that feeling of wishing you knew what is going on with you, being desperate for relief.

I’m a therapist because I’ve been in situations like this, too. I understand what it’s like to be in your seat. (Getting my own therapy helps me be a better therapist.)

I really believe things can get better for you—even in some pretty awesome ways.

If you didn’t like therapy before, we’re going to do things differently.

I’m going to show up as a real neurodivergent person so you can, too.

Stephani is leaning over a historic railing in front of a sunny doorway. She is a Millennial, White, thin person with a brown shoulder-length bob and bangs, wearing a loose black v-neck tee and fitted olive pants with brown flats.

Please call me Stephani—but just so you know, my last name is pronounced “Yon.” My pronouns are she/her.

I’m AuDHD (late-diagnosed), disabled, non-binary, and under the asexual umbrella. I share that here because I know it really matters to have a therapist who can relate to your lived experience. I’m also White, thin-bodied, and privileged in other ways. I aim to practice and keep learning anti-racism, neurodiversity-informed disability justice, trans-inclusive intersectional feminism, and other allyship.

I’m also a spouse and am a Millennial parent to a creative, energetic toddler. In my alone time, I love designing and sewing bright, scrappy, modern quilts and embroidery, while listening to audiobooks on mental health, diversity, and fantasy like The Golden Compass series. I enjoy swinging and would love to have a swing in every room of the house and outside. Other favorite stims include spiky fidget rings, deep pressure, and listening to AJR’s music. I can’t imagine life without my Flare sound filters and ANC headphones. My favorite thing on TV is Ghosts (US).

By the way, it’s fine with me if you swear, and I probably will, too!

Background

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (MH17502), New York (014084), and Indiana (39004668A)

  • Nationally Certified Counselor since 2014

  • Member of the American Counseling Association

  • PhD in Counseling & Counselor Education from the University of Florida

  • Master’s and Specialist degrees in Mental Health Counseling (UF)

  • Bachelor’s in Psychology (UF)

  • Board Certified Telehealth Provider (BCTP-I)

  • Trained in trauma, creative healing, mind-body/somatic approaches

Experience

  • Over 10 years of experience - practicing counseling since 2013

  • 4 years as a Clinical Assistant Professor
    at the University of Florida Counseling & Wellness Center

  • 5 years as a crisis counselor, trainer, and crisis hotline volunteer
    at the Alachua County Crisis Center

  • 5 years offering college career counseling

  • 7 years serving in campus crisis response

  • Experience as a college disability services counselor

I’d like to get to know you, too. Are you ready?

Stephani is sitting cross-legged and barefoot on a stone bench in front of shrubs, hands resting on her knees, smiling.

What people say about working with me:

“Dr. Jahn has helped me through all the terrifying and exhilarating parts of college… she can handle it all.” — Anon.

“She has helped me realize parts of myself that I never thought about.” — Anon.

“Compassionate, respectful, creative, and thoughtful.” — Coworker

“A compassionate presence.” — Coworker

“Dr. Jahn is receptive to feedback… without becoming defensive, but rather becoming inviting so that conversation surrounding feedback can happen.” — Coworker

“Dr. Jahn has really helped me with some big turns in my life.” — Anon.

“Highly collaborative.” — Anon.

“Intentional and strategic… steadfast and dedicated.” — Coworker

“Dr. Jahn’s use of creative means in therapy allows for pain to be acknowledged and worked through in ways other than verbally – vital for moving through trauma in a way that is healing.” — Coworker

“I’ve been especially impressed with Dr. Jahn’s ability to hold and address complex trauma.” — Former Clinical Supervisor

“[She] really helped me find methods to cope with my anxiety.” — Anon.

“Dr. Jahn treated each group member with kindness, compassion and respect for their unique humanity.” — Co-leader of a Group

“I have deeply appreciated Dr. Jahn’s juxtaposition of professionalism and authenticity.” — Coworker

“Dr. Jahn is among our most respected experts [in crisis].” — Coworker at University of Florida

“She approaches crisis situations from a humanistic perspective that shows empathy and respect for clients.” — Coworker