![]() ![]() Stephanie approaches individual therapy work with a trauma informed approach and takes a holistic approach to her clients mental wellness. She is in training to complete her holistic sex therapy certification through the Institute of Sexuality Education and Enlightenment. She received her Masters of Social Work from UCONN and is working toward her LCSW. She approaches each client with a micro/macro lens. Stephanie Swantek, she/her, joins Serenity Wellness after working in broader organizations and with populations such as survivors of human trafficking, migrant workers, and undocumented individuals within school systems. Meredith has been in nursing now for over fifteen years and proudly says to employees and clients that she still loves her work. She also has completed Level 1 & 2 of the Gottman Method. Meredith has specialized training in trauma having trained at the PTSD Center in New Haven. Many of the clients at Serenity and on Meredith’s caseload have formal PTSD diagnoses or a history of traumatic events such as abuse or sexual assault. Due to the high degree of family disownment and religious trauma within the Queer community Meredith treats many clients who were former Mormons, Jehovah’s Witness, and other orthodox religions that disown people when they come out. Her clients include individuals struggling with gender identity and/or going through life transitions such as divorce or new parents. Meredith has a limited caseload of couples and individuals whom she treats through psychotherapy. The majority of her caseload are Queer identifying individuals many who are gender diverse which may or may not be a contributing factor to their mood. She also treats bipolar I and II, Depressive disorders, Anxiety disorders, and OCD with intrusive thoughts or ruminations. For medication management Meredith treats a variety of patients and illnesses including perinatal, postpartum diagnosis and treatment, and women struggling with infertility. Meredith is direct in her approach, and works well with clients who are invested in moving toward wellness. By 2016 her practice was fully outpatient and she opened Serenity in 2017. ![]() From there she obtained her masters in psychiatric nursing and working inpatient at Yale Psychiatric Hospital starting in 2013. Meredith started as a registered nurse in CT Children’s Medical Center emergency department in 2007. Meredith identifies as a Queer provider and proudly founded Serenity Wellness in order to provide a safe space for the LGTBQ+ community. ![]() Part time and full-time positions are available.Meredith Bailey APRN (she/her) provides medication management and psychotherapy to clients age 18+. This position allows for professional growth through prescribing to a diverse clientele and with the collaboration of psychologists and other treatment providers to optimize mind-body wellness. Our psychiatric providers are essential to the comprehensive care team with their knowledge of medication and nutritional supplements for healthy lifestyle choices. Now hiring licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses with experience and training in psychiatric medication management. Part-time and full-time positions are available. This position will provide diagnostic assessments, individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, and other integrative services. The outpatient therapist position is an integral part of the comprehensive care we provide to our clients and has excellent potential for professional growth. We are looking for mental health professionals (LP, LPCC, LICSW, LMFT –licensed or seeking licensure) to join our highly-trained and experienced care team! ![]()
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