Stephanie R.

Stephanie has over 20 years of experience supporting families in a variety of settings. Stephanie is passionate about working with families on their journey to becoming parents and navigating parenthood itself, no matter what that looks like.  She recognizes that the journey to parenthood is unique to each person and that there are countless ways of creating a family that are all equally valid and loving.  The generosity of those that are helping families along this path is admirable and courageous.

Stephanie has been working as a clinician in Vermont since 1998 and has experience in domestic and international adoption and supporting families around pregnancy related loss and infertility. She has specialized in perinatal mental health, difficult pregnancies, postpartum planning, and processing birth stories.  Stephanie earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Vermont in 2000 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2002. (#LICSW 089.0001014)

Stephanie is excited to be part of Bryman Counseling Associates and to be working in the field of Third Party Reproduction.  She considers it an honor and privilege to share in this journey with both Intended Parents as well as those that are helping to make those dreams come true.

Stephanie lives in Vermont with her husband and two children.  Stephanie and her family enjoy being active outdoors.  Their favorite activities include skiing, biking and traveling.