Stephanie Astudillo, LMHC-D
Family, culture, and the way we were raised often become part of us long before we have the chance to decide what truly fits. You may deeply love your family while also recognizing patterns that have left you feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. It can be difficult to know how to create healthier relationships without feeling like you are leaving parts of your identity behind.
Hi, I'm Stephanie. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, and the Professional Development Supervisor at Aura of Hope Psychotherapy, I support both clients and clinicians in developing greater self-awareness, confidence, and meaningful growth. In my clinical work, I help individuals navigate anxiety, family dynamics, generational patterns, identity, grief, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions while creating space for lasting and meaningful change.
Professional Development Supervisor | She/Her/Hers
*Stephanie is currently not accepting new clients.
How I Understand the Work
I believe healing does not require rejecting where you come from. Instead, I see therapy as an opportunity to understand the experiences, relationships, and cultural influences that shaped you so you can decide what you want to carry forward and what no longer serves you.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, attachment-informed perspectives, and trauma-informed care while recognizing that every person's story is unique. Together, we can understand the patterns that have shaped your life, strengthen your relationships, and create changes that feel both authentic and sustainable.
What Therapy With Me Feels Like
My style is warm, supportive, and encouraging while also gently helping you challenge the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I believe people grow best when they feel understood, respected, and empowered rather than judged or pressured.
Therapy with me is a place where we can celebrate your strengths while also making room for difficult emotions, honest conversations, and meaningful change. My hope is that you leave each session feeling more connected to yourself, more confident in your ability to make choices that align with your values, and more hopeful about the life you are creating.
My Role at Aura of Hope
In addition to providing psychotherapy, I serve as the Professional Development Supervisor at Aura of Hope Psychotherapy.
At Aura of Hope, we believe that becoming independently licensed is not the end of a therapist’s growth. I work individually with our licensed clinicians to support their continued development, strengthen confidence in their work, and help them deepen their own clinical voice.
This dedicated layer of support reflects how deeply we invest in our clinicians because thoughtful, supported therapists are better able to provide thoughtful, sustainable, and deeply attuned care.
Areas I Often Support
Personal Growth | Life Transitions | Boundaries
Stress & Burnout | Cultural Identity | Women’s Issues
Family Dynamics | Parenting & Family Relationships
Languages
I also provide therapy in Spanish for clients who prefer it.
A little about me
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As a Latina, I understand how culture, family expectations, and generational patterns can shape the way we see ourselves and navigate our lives. I became a therapist because I wanted to create a space where people feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I’m especially passionate about helping Latinos and other minority communities break generational cycles, challenge patterns that no longer serve them, and create healthier relationships with themselves and the people they love while still honoring the parts of their culture and identity that are meaningful to them. My hope is to help clients better understand where they come from, decide what they want to carry forward, and feel empowered to create something healthier for themselves and future generations.
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Watching people begin to understand themselves differently. I love those moments when something finally clicks for a client when they recognize a pattern, find their voice, set a boundary, or realize they’re capable of making meaningful changes in their lives. Being able to witness that growth and be part of someone’s journey toward healing is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
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My family and creating a home that feels peaceful and grounding. I especially love the simple moments with my children watching them grow, laughing together, and enjoying the little everyday moments that are so easy to take for granted.
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Spending time with my family, being at home, and having moments where I can slow down and be present. I also enjoy being creative, whether that’s decorating, taking pictures, celebrating special moments, or simply making memories with the people I love.
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LMHC-D, NY
M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”