Hi, I’m Steph Bayan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Rhinebeck, Hudson Valley, NY. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating life’s complexities—whether you're feeling stuck in painful patterns, longing for deeper connection, or simply seeking a space to explore your story with care and curiosity.

I believe that therapy is a courageous act of self-awareness, and that healing happens not just through insight, but through safe, attuned relationships. My work is rooted in the belief that we all carry inner wisdom—and sometimes we just need the right support to access it.

My Approach

As a relational, trauma-informed therapist, I strive to bring a warm, grounded presence to our work. My style is collaborative, curious, and deeply respectful of your lived experience. I draw from a variety of evidence-based and somatic approaches to meet your unique needs.

My therapeutic orientation includes:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance

• Somatic Practices – helping you tune into your body’s cues, process stored stress, and regulate your nervous system

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – especially helpful for couples seeking to reconnect and rebuild trust

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – exploring inner parts with compassion to restore internal balance

• Mindfulness-Based Techniques – to strengthen self-awareness and grounding

• Narrative Therapy – to help shift limiting beliefs and reclaim personal meaning

• Attachment-Based Therapy – to support secure, meaningful connections

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to increase insight into thought patterns and behaviors

Together, we’ll find the tools and pace that work best for you—whether we’re healing old wounds, navigating present-day challenges, or building a more connected future.

Who I Work With

• Adults navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or life transitions

• Couples facing communication issues, disconnection, or relationship stress

• Parents seeking support with co-parenting, boundaries, or family dynamics

• Motherless Daughters

• LGBTQ+ clients and non-traditional families

• Anyone looking for a thoughtful space to grow, feel, and reflect

A Bit More About Me

I’m based in the Hudson Valley and offer both in-person sessions in Rhinebeck and secure tele-health across New York State. I bring not only clinical training but also deep respect for each person’s capacity to heal. Therapy with me is spacious, collaborative, and deeply human.

If you’re ready to begin or just curious to explore what therapy might look like, I’d love to connect.