Stefani Rosado
About me
Hi! I’m Stefani Rosado, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported, without pressure, judgment, or the need to perform.
My goal is to offer a warm, grounded environment where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your emotions, and begin to move toward a life that feels calmer, more connected, and more authentic.
This page is a place for you to get to know who I am, what shaped my path into therapy, and how I show up for the people I work with.
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MY HISTORY
I began my career after realizing how deeply I was drawn to understanding people (their emotions, patterns, hopes, and fears)and how meaningful it felt to support others in moments that often feel overwhelming or isolating.
My own experiences navigating complicated family dynamics, anxiety, and big life transitions gave me a personal understanding of how transformative it can be to feel truly supported.
Over time, that grew into a passion for helping people develop healthier boundaries, practice self-compassion, and break out of cycles of anxiety or perfectionism. I pursued my training and entered the field with the intention of creating the kind of space I wished more people had access to: a place where you can be honest, vulnerable, and human without fear of judgment.
Since then, I’ve been committed to helping clients understand themselves more deeply, heal from old patterns, and move toward a life that feels calmer, more connected, and more authentic.
My Academic Background and Licensure
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University, building a strong foundation in human behavior, social systems, and therapeutic support.
- Completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at Boston University, focusing on clinical practice and deepening my understanding of mental health across diverse populations.
- Obtained my LCSW soon after graduate school, allowing me to begin providing clinical services in community-based settings.
- Supported older adults as a PACE case manager, helping them remain safely in their homes through comprehensive medical, social, and day-program services.
- Provided in-home mental health therapy to children and families, gaining extensive experience with family systems, intergenerational dynamics, and the unique emotional needs of young people.
- Transitioned into a group practice as a therapist, offering mental health therapy to adults and strengthening my skills in anxiety, identity, boundaries, and life transitions.
- Earned my LICSW, enabling me to provide individual psychotherapy to adults in private practice with full clinical independence.
- Developed a versatile clinical background across the lifespan, with hands-on experience in medical, community, in-home, and outpatient settings.
- Built a client-centered therapeutic approach grounded in compassion, emotional safety, and cultural sensitivity, shaped by years of working with diverse individuals and families.
My Core Values
Warm and Emotional Safety
I create safety by showing up with warmth, authenticity, and non-judgment from the very first session. My goal is for clients to feel seen, heard, and respected exactly as they are.
Authenticity
Above all, I want clients to know they don’t have to perform, impress, or be ‘put together’ in session. This is a space where all parts of them are welcome—messy, scared, hopeful, and everything in between.
Culturally-Responsive Understanding
I take time to understand each person’s unique story, cultural background, identities, and needs so that our work together feels affirming and collaborative, not clinical or intimidating
Transparency in the Therapeutic Process
I’m transparent about what therapy looks like, check in regularly about how the process feels, and welcome feedback so clients always have a voice in their own care.
Inclusivity and Affirming Care
Inclusivity is another core value: I honor each client’s identities, culture, and lived experiences and strive to make therapy an affirming place where they never have to hide who they are.
Respect for Boundaries
I also work at a pace that feels comfortable, never pushing people to share more than they’re ready for.
How do I Approach Healing in my Sessions?
- My work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and curiosity. I believe people heal best when they feel genuinely understood, so I show up with openness and without judgment, creating space for clients to explore all parts of themselves.
- Respect and collaboration guide every session: therapy isn’t something I “do” to clients, but something we build together at a pace that feels right for them.
- I’m honest about what I see, gentle in how I communicate it, and committed to helping clients feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. bove all, I value self-compassion and growth. I believe every person is capable of change, and I’m dedicated to helping clients approach themselves with more kindness, clarity, and confidence.
FEES & ACCEPTED INSURANCES
I am in-network with:
AetnaBlue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem & MA plans) Optum / United Healthcare Point32 Healthcare Optum (Oxford, Oscar) Cigna Carelon Behavioral Health
Out of pocket fees
Out of network and interested in paying out of pocket?
- Initial intake session fee: $200
- Follow up sessions: $150
Have any further questions about insurance/fees? Reach out to me below.