
Stephanie Gast, M.S., LMFT
Therapist. Spiritual Seeker. Fellow Journeying Soul.
Using an attachment-based lens, I help people understand and process family roles, relationship dynamics, and survival mechanisms learned in childhood that may no longer serve them. My work is rooted in deep inner child healing—a reparenting process that invites us to meet our younger parts with compassion, repair unmet needs, and gently unburden the protective patterns that once kept us safe. We all carry different inner children—each holding a distinct emotional imprint. When left unheard, these parts can become the source of our inner critic, self-sabotage, or chronic anxiety. Through a heart-centered approach that blends shadow integration, parts work, and somatic attunement, I guide clients in reclaiming these wounded parts with love and curiosity, allowing space for growth, softness, and self-trust.
I offer a unique space where healing the psyche and nurturing the soul go hand in hand. For those who are open to it, our work may include exploring archetypes through tarot or astrology, decoding symbols in dreams, or translating your body's intuitive communication to reconnect with your inner wisdom. When aligned with your interest and comfort, in addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate these sacred soul-centered modalities to offer a symbolic language for the psyche, helping us uncover unconscious patterns and elicit powerful insights.
Did you know that the word psychology comes from the Greek word psyche, which originally meant “breath,” “life,” or “soul”? In its roots, psychology was meant to be the study of the soul. Yet most modern, Western approaches to therapy focus primarily on the mind—and sometimes the body—while rarely tending to the soul, the deepest essence of who we are.
I’m not just a therapist—I’m also a mystic, a dreamer, and a believer in the wisdom of the soul. This work isn’t just professional for me—it’s deeply personal. I, too, have walked the path from a chronically anxious, disconnected, people-pleasing inner child to embracing my wholeness and living more expressed, empowered, and authentic. My own healing journey is what led me here: to hold space for others as they remember who they are, release what no longer serves them, and reclaim their true, whole, authentic selves.


Education
California State University Long Beach, 2019
Master of Science in Counseling with a focus in Marriage & Family Therapy
California State University Northridge, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Human Sexuality
Qualifications
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
No. 155290
Certified Queer & Trans Affirming Professional (QTAP)
The Conference on Contemporary Relationships 2022
Sex Positive Professional
Center for Positive Sexuality 2022

