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About Me
Hi, I’m Stephanie McWoods, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Onyx Perspective Therapy. I support individuals and couples through individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and hypnotherapy, using a holistic and relational approach that honors the full complexity of who you are.
My clients often come to me navigating anxiety, grief/mother loss, burnout, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I offer virtual therapy and groups to clients in California, Nevada, and Texas, making it easier to access meaningful support from wherever you are.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals and couples who want therapy that honors both their inner world and the systems they move through. I specialize in supporting:
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Professionals navigating high expectations, stress, and burnout
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Couples seeking deeper connection, repair, and understanding
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Individuals processing grief, including profound losses such as the death of a mother
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High achievers unlearning perfectionism and imposter syndrome
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Clients healing from trauma in a space grounded in safety, dignity, and care
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Brainspotting Level I
Brainspotting Level II
EMDR
Hypnotherapy
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Mother Loss
My Philosophy
I believe that healing begins from within—you already carry the wisdom, strength, and resources you need. As your therapist, my role is to walk beside you on your path to self-discovery and liberation.
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My approach is anti-pathologizing, honoring your full humanity rather than focusing on what’s “wrong.” I blend somatic awareness, intuition, and embodiment with evidence-based and ancestral-rooted modalities to support bottom-up healing. Instead of trying to change your thoughts, I invite you to listen to your body, trust your intuition, and move toward healing at the root.
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Our work together aims to acknowledge, release, and transform—so your healing is authentic, whole, and sustainable.
My Approach
My approach is direct, conversational, ancestral, relational, culturally relevant, and heartfelt. I work through an anti-racist lens, acknowledging the harm that oppressive systems have caused to our minds, bodies, and spirits—especially for Black, Brown, and other people of color. I provide a virtual healing space that is welcoming to all, and especially affirming for those who hold multiple marginalized or disenfranchised identities.
You can expect to feel seen, affirmed, and truly heard in our work together. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change, and I bring intentionality, respect, and presence to every session.
I also view therapy as a sacred space—a protected moment in time where you can set down the weight you’ve been carrying, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and begin the work of healing, reclaiming, and thriving. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or group therapy in California, Nevada, or Texas, you’ll find this is a space where your full humanity is welcomed and honored.