Steph Fowler, LCPC, CADC | Source | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Misfit Mental Health
Steph Fowler, LCPC, CADC
Steph Fowler, LCPC, CADC (she/they) is a psychotherapist with nearly 15 year experience who blends narrative therapy, nervous system/somatic approaches, and other less traditional modalities in her therapeutic work. Her practice, Misfit Mental Health, focuses on depathologizing non-conformity and serves clients who often don't fit within cultural norms, either by choice or circumstance - including those who are neurodivergent, chronically ill, or living with invisible or dynamic disabilities. As someone who has had Long COVID for 4 1/2, Steph has a special interest in supporting and elevating the needs of those who continue to be impacted by and cognizant of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Misfit Mental Health (https://misfitmentalhealth.com/)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Mental Health Challenges in Healthcare: A Call for Support
Steph emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to find support and outlets to manage their mental health. She warns against suppressing feelings or self-medication, which can lead to negative outcomes. Steph suggests utilizing Employee Assistance Programs and redefining professional roles to alleviate stress and improve well-being. -
Medical Gaslighting: Misdiagnosis of Anxiety in Chronic Illness
Steph highlights the common misdiagnosis of chronic illnesses as anxiety, especially among BIPOC and non-cisgender men. This misdiagnosis can delay proper care and worsen health. Steph suggests patients advocate by tracking symptoms, asking probing questions, and requesting thorough documentation. She emphasizes the need for doctors to be patient, curious, and thorough in their evaluations.