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Stephanie Janes, LMFT

Summary

Experienced mental health professional with over 20 years of leadership in therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and statewide mental health program development. Proven ability to design and oversee trauma-informed systems, supervise clinicians, and collaborate across public agencies. Passionate about supporting mental wellness through scalable, impactful programs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
Orange, CT
01.2011 - Current
  • Provide individual, couples, and family therapy using structural, Gestalt, and systemic models.
  • Address trauma, psychiatric illness, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship conflict.
  • Maintain a high client satisfaction rate through evidence-based, client-centered care.

Program Manager, Mental Health and Family Programs

State of Connecticut – Office of the Probate Court Administrator
West Hartford, CT
03.2006 - 07.2024
  • Lead statewide mental health and family services across the probate court system.
  • Supervise clinicians and manage the statewide family specialist program.
  • Develop and implement trauma-informed policies, procedures, and services.
  • Collaborate with agency executives and policymakers to drive systemic improvements.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide crisis consultation on complex family dynamics.
  • Hire, train, and clinically supervise diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical Director & Psychotherapist

Family Matters Center, LLC
Woodbridge, CT
06.2007 - 03.2012
  • Supervised therapists serving children and families in high-risk environments.
  • Led clinical assessments and made treatment recommendations regarding parenting and reunification.
  • Provided trauma-focused supervision to ensure quality of care across cases.

Probate Court Officer

New Haven Regional Children’s Probate Court
New Haven, CT
07.2004 - 03.2006
  • Helped develop and implement the children’s court model, later replicated statewide and awarded the 2006 CSG Innovation Award.
  • Facilitated family conferences and crisis planning with stakeholders, including attorneys and child welfare professionals.

Social Worker

Casey Family Services
Bridgeport, CT
04.2004 - 07.2004
  • Conducted home studies and clinical evaluations for child custody cases.
  • Presented recommendations to court on guardianship, adoption, and termination of parental rights.

Research Associate

Yale University Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS
New Haven, CT
10.2003 - 04.2004
  • Conducted structured interviews and behavioral assessments for NIH-funded studies on children impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Program Clinician

Yale Child Study Center – Program for HIV-Affected Children and Families
New Haven, CT
09.2002 - 04.2004
  • Delivered trauma-informed therapy and crisis support in home settings.
  • Participated in cross-agency HIV/AIDS collaborations and served on the Ryan White Quality Assurance Committee.

Education

Holistic Health Coach Certification -

Institute for Integrative Nutrition
01.2016

AAMFT-Approved Supervisor Training -

Southern Connecticut State University
01.2007

MFT, Master of Family Therapy -

Southern Connecticut State University
01.2002

Certificate in Gestalt Therapy -

Southern Connecticut State University
01.2002

B.G.S. - Psychology & Family Studies

University of Connecticut
01.1998

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & Trauma Support
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Clinical Supervision & Staff Training
  • Mental Health Program Development
  • Policy & Systems Change
  • Risk Assessment & Crisis De-escalation
  • Family Systems & Structural Therapy
  • Confidentiality & Compliance (HIPAA)

Credentials

CT Licensed Marital and Family Therapist #001122

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
01.2011 - Current

Clinical Director & Psychotherapist

Family Matters Center, LLC
06.2007 - 03.2012

Program Manager, Mental Health and Family Programs

State of Connecticut – Office of the Probate Court Administrator
03.2006 - 07.2024

Probate Court Officer

New Haven Regional Children’s Probate Court
07.2004 - 03.2006

Social Worker

Casey Family Services
04.2004 - 07.2004

Research Associate

Yale University Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS
10.2003 - 04.2004

Program Clinician

Yale Child Study Center – Program for HIV-Affected Children and Families
09.2002 - 04.2004

Holistic Health Coach Certification -

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

AAMFT-Approved Supervisor Training -

Southern Connecticut State University

MFT, Master of Family Therapy -

Southern Connecticut State University

Certificate in Gestalt Therapy -

Southern Connecticut State University

B.G.S. - Psychology & Family Studies

University of Connecticut

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