Stephanie Cimpean

Provided supervised psychotherapy with a concentrated clinical focus on couples and relationship counseling. Conducted comprehensive clinical intakes and ongoing assessment of relational functioning, presenting concerns, family-of-origin influences, attachment patterns, emotional processes, and couple interaction cycles. Conceptualized couples through systemic, attachment-informed, EFT-informed, Gottman-informed, and trauma-informed frameworks. Helped partners identify and interrupt recurring negative interaction cycles involving pursuit, withdrawal, defensiveness, criticism, emotional shutdown, escalation, and difficulties with repair. Facilitated emotionally focused conversations that enhanced vulnerability, responsiveness, and emotional safety between partners. Provided psychoeducation regarding attachment, protective responses, emotional regulation, conflict patterns, communication, relational needs, and family-of-origin influences. Utilized Gottman-informed interventions addressing friendship, Love Maps, communication, conflict management, emotional connection, and relationship repair. Incorporated experiential exercises, structured communication interventions, relational-cycle mapping, role-play, and between-session practices. Worked with couples navigating trust injuries, relational ambivalence, parenting transitions, intimacy concerns, financial conflict, differing expectations, substance-use impacts on the relationship, grief, trauma histories, and faith/value differences. Supported couples through pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, early parenthood, blended relational demands, and other major life transitions. Integrated Christian faith and spiritual values into treatment to support client beliefs. Completed clinical documentation including intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case conceptualizations, risk assessments, and safety planning. Assessed suicidal ideation and other safety concerns and collaborated with supervisors regarding appropriate risk-management procedures and continuity of care. Coordinated care with behavioral health professionals to ensure comprehensive support and effective treatment plans. Participated in ongoing individual and group clinical supervision and case consultation involving complex relational and ethical considerations. Cultivated specialization in couples therapy and relationship-focused clinical work during graduate internship, enhancing therapeutic effectiveness.

Conducted client intake assessments to identify needs and establish therapeutic goals.

Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans based on client evaluations.

Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open discussion and peer support.

Co-created AZ Builder Solutions with husband and helped establish the company’s brand identity, positioning, and overall vision. Led branding and marketing strategy, including development of the company’s visual identity, messaging, and customer-facing presence. Managed customer relations as primary communication point throughout client experience, fostering strong relationships and ensuring service quality. Oversaw social media strategy and digital presence, developing content and maintaining consistent brand messaging across platforms. Supported human resources functions, facilitating employee communication, onboarding, and organizational processes to address workplace needs. Helped translate the company’s long-term vision into practical brand, marketing, customer-experience, and operational strategies. Collaborated with ownership on business development, aligning company values with customer experience and enhancing public reputation.

Developed strategic business plans to enhance service offerings and client engagement.

Managed project timelines and budgets to ensure timely delivery of construction solutions.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.

Supported older adults and families in navigating transitions to assisted living, memory care, and other senior-living environments, ensuring informed decisions. Assessed family needs, care considerations, preferences, resources, and appropriate levels of support to help identify potential placement options. Facilitated emotionally complex decisions for families regarding aging, loss of independence, and transitioning from the family home, providing clarity and support. Established relationships with senior-living communities, care providers, older adults, and families to enhance placement outcomes and ensure continuity of care. Provided ongoing communication and support to families throughout the decision-making and transition process.

Provided compassionate direct care to patients experiencing serious and end-of-life illness.
Supported patient dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life while working alongside families and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Developed experience remaining present with individuals and families experiencing grief, anticipatory loss, uncertainty, and significant emotional distress.
Communicated sensitively with patients and families during vulnerable and often rapidly changing circumstances.
Collaborated with nurses and other members of the care team to support individualized patient needs.
Developed a strong foundation in empathy, professional boundaries, caregiving, crisis awareness, and person-centered support.