Stefanie Barthmare, M.Ed., LPC

Psychotherapist

Stefanie Barthmare is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a private practice in Houston, Texas. With two decades of experience, Stefanie specializes in body-based trauma treatment and counseling for relationship issues, parenting and family struggles, depression, anxiety, and grief. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Houston. Stefanie is also an LPC Associate supervisor and consults as a facilitator for groups in the educational, spiritual, and business communities.

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Co-authored Articles (11)

How to

Speak Your Mind

It’s not always easy to tell people how you feel. If you’re shy or prefer to avoid confrontation, you might let an opportunity to share your views or stand up for what you believe in pass you by. Although it can be i...

How to

Detach from Someone

The process of detaching from someone can seem overwhelming, but you can do it either in part or whole by starting to care less about what they think. You can detach from them temporarily or break up with them (or break ...

"Why Is My Boyfriend So Mean to Me?" How to Handle an Angry Partner

Learn how to live with (or move on from) a mean bfIt can be incredibly painful or draining when your boyfriend is mean when he’s angry. However, it’s important to remember that his emotions are not your fault. If thi...

How to Gradually Drift Away from a Friend

Backing away when a friendship isn't working Some friendships or relationships are meant to last forever, but others are meant to last only a while. Often, a big, explosive breakup isn’t necessary, and a slower driftin...

How to Stay in Silence for 24 Hours

You’d be surprised how easy it is to take a temporary vow of silence. The hard part is just getting started! No matter your reason, staying silent for an entire day can be both beneficial and enlightening. You may find...

How to Deal with Passive Aggressive People

Learn to handle and respond to passive-aggressiveness Passive aggression is an indirect expression of anger; a passive-aggressive person might try to upset or hurt you, but not in an obvious way. People act passive-aggre...

How to

Stop Thinking You Deserve Nothing

Sometimes feelings of low self-esteem can turn into the feeling that you don’t deserve anything good. It’s important to manage these thoughts and try to change them as soon as you notice them. If the feeling that yo...

How to

Stop Being Bossy

Do people often describe you as overbearing? Does no one want to be your partner in work or school projects because you tend to dominate everything? If you want to stop being bossy, then you have to learn to give up some...

How to

Develop Listening Skills

Communication isn't just about talking with others and sharing stories, ideas, goals, and desires. Effective communication often involves listening skills that develop your ability to really absorb what others say, and l...

How to

Improve Your Social Life

You don't have to hook up a lot or go out clubbing every night to make friends, but you do need to make an effort in order to improve your social life. A little patience and a willingness to put yourself out there, howev...

What “Walking on Eggshells” Means (And How to Move Past It)

Dealing with a partner who makes you tense and anxious Do you feel as though you can't predict when your romantic partner will get angry or upset at something you say or do? When you feel as though you have to bend over ...