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Above the Clouds

Stephanie Hardison, LCSW
The Climb Counseling

Therapy for when you're tired of shrinking - your body, your rest, or your truth.

Because you deserve to exist - not earn your right to take up space.

Affirming therapy throughout California & Colorado.

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Meet Stephanie

Hi, I'm Stephanie Hardison, LCSW, a Fat Liberation Therapist and Brainspotting Practitioner providing virtual, queer-affirming, and culturally competent therapy for adults and teens in California and Colorado.

Are you a BIPOC or first-generation professional feeling the weight of generational trauma, burnout, or body shame? Perhaps you're navigating the complex journey of being a cycle-breaker in your family or community. My specialized approach blends talk therapy with the powerful, somatic healing of Brainspotting to help you not only understand your story but to deeply process and release it.

As a queer, first-generation daughter of immigrants, I offer a therapeutic space where your entire identity is not just welcome—it's celebrated. Here, we'll move beyond survival and work towards the authentic, unapologetic thriving you deserve.

I invite you to explore my site to learn more about how we can work together.

Virtual therapy services available throughout

California & Colorado.

My Specializations

I find that several of my specialties intersect. We are not limited to staying in one area; this is a place for you to explore. 

Fat Joy & Body Liberation

Latinx & Queer Experience

Overcoming Rest Guilt

1st & 2nd Generation Mental Health

Generational Trauma & Healing

Body Image & Self Esteem

Services

Current offerings.

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Individual Therapy - 50 mins

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Extended Individual Therapy -
75 mins

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Group Therapy

Format: Virtual

Availability: Monday-Thursday

8am-3pm HST

Fee: $200

Format: Virtual

Availability: Monday-Thursday

8am-3pm HST

Fee: $300

Format: Virtual

Please follow link below for current group opportunities. Please reach out to schedule a screening call or be notified of future groups if none are linked. 

What Colleagues Say

“Stephanie is a kind and compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals from all walks of life in reclaiming their self-worth. Her empathetic approach creates a safe, nurturing space where clients feel truly seen and empowered to grow”.

Anissa Juarez, LCSW

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LGBTQIA+ Community

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Fat Folx

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Disabled & Neurodivergent Folx

Contact Me

Email: theclimbcounseling@proton.me

Tel: 805-222-6587

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