Stefanie

Krasnow

therapist, writer, and researcher

ABOUT STEFANIE

Hi! I'm Stefanie. I am a therapist, writer, and researcher who lives and works on unceded Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) territories. ​

I use an empowering, compassionate, & non-pathologizing approach that helps people recover their innate capacities for aliveness and connection.

I am guided by my commitment to the entwined efforts of individual healing and social change.

Therapy

“What did you think, that joy was some slight thing?”
— Mark Doty

The common view of therapy is that it's a place to unload and unpack the woes that plague you. Many of us are accustomed to thinking that joy is 'some slight thing', that our shadows are far more complex and compelling.

My experience as a therapist reveals to me the contrary: that people's resilience, hopes and dreams are far more sophisticated and worthy of examination than the underbellies of their so-called demons.

I am passionate about helping people reclaim joy; to find possibilities where they only see walls.

Testimonials

  • “I came to Stefanie telling her I felt there were parts of me that needed addressing but I didn’t know how to tap into them. She created a safe space and guided me through Internal Family Systems work which allowed me to heal in a way I didn’t think was possible for me. Stefanie provided guidance but empowered me to set the pace and direct our sessions together according to my needs and boundaries while fostering emotional safety. The Internal Family Systems work we did together felt like the most authentic and genuine type of therapy I have done and I’m truly grateful I had Stefanie to guide me through the process.”

    —C

  • "My partner and I saw Stefanie for more than a year and I can’t speak highly enough of her. Stefanie helped us break down the internal walls we had built up to one another, which improved our communication, relationship, and sex life tremendously. It sounds cliché, but I really feel like I started to see my partner for the first time. I started our sessions feeling hopeless but left 18 months later feeling empowered and optimistic about the future. "

    —G

  • "I came to Stefanie for help improving my relationship and, after two years of sessions, left feeling empowered, resilient, independent, and hopeful to a degree that far exceeded my expectations. Dollar for dollar, Stefanie’s sessions are possibly the best investment I’ve ever made – she changed my life for the better in many ways by helping me to understand myself and others, and navigate life’s stresses."

    —G

  • “When we reached out to Stefanie initially about couples therapy, we were very nervous and apprehensive. It took one session with Stefanie to make us both believers in therapy. We would look forward to and be excited about our upcoming sessions. Not only was Stefanie able to help us navigate and better understand the strengths and weaknesses of our relationship, but she also helped us both develop individually and become better versions of ourselves. We highly recommend Stefanie Krasnow to anyone looking for a wonderful, caring, and supportive individual or couples counselor.”

    —A&L

  • "As a colleague, I wholeheartedly endorse Stefanie as an exceptional therapist. Her expertise, compassionate approach, and commitment to helping clients realize emotional and relational well-being make her an invaluable resource for those seeking effective and professional sex therapy and relationship counselling."

    —Frances Kinloch

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