About me
I'm ready.
My name is Stephanie Filio, and I am a 12 year School Counselor veteran, where, despite our breakup, I loved working with teens and almost teens to help families find a shared space for more productive communication. I was able to raise my kids with a background in School Counseling and childhood development, allowing me to not take it personally(ish) and understand the complicated school system.
But alas, the school office was not my place to be forever. After life changes, loss, and growth, I am chasing a different dream of embracing the unknown and finding my next chapter novel(s).
Now, I love teaching people about neurodiversity and meeting with clients to help them find peace and stillness that works for them. I remain a curious learner and show up with energy and compassion, and continue to love learning from my beloved clients!
What am I brining to the table?
In 2020, the year of the collective human breakdown, Free Spirit Publishing made my dream come true and honored me with an offer to publish a book on trauma response in youth! Here, I cover trauma sources of youth trauma, tips for understanding the youth trauma response, and provide a framework of tasks for schools and organizations to follow for a prepared response.
I have a Master's in School Counseling from ODU '12 and am now a Resident in Counseling in Virginia. Over this time, I have mentored other school counselors, continued education, and even was one of the Top 5 Teachers of the Year for my large division! I advocated, I built relationships, I listened. I will bring all of these experiences to meet with you and your child in the way YOU feel is most helpful and in a way that will allow you to feel heard. Over the years I acted as a conduit for families to bridge the gap and allow a more peaceful relationship to return. Currently I also work in training for a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world in which all individuals are appreciated and known for their unique abilities and skills.
Bringing the Guidance and Support Office