Dr. Stephanie Dykema, Phd, SEP
Dr. Stephanie Dykema, Phd, SEP
Its All About
Relationships.
Experience the difference with relational supervision and consultation. You're worth the investment.
8+
Years of
Experience
About Stephanie
I trained as a counselor first before I became a psychologist. The counselor identity is crucially important to how I supervise and view our work as mental health practitioners.
I got my PhD because I'm a nerd for research and love instructing, educating and training.
But rather than being the lone voice at the front of the lecture hall, I get to guide the next generation and improve our field through relationships.
AKA: Supervision.
Pssst...What's with the SEP behind your name?
SEP = Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Learn more here.
I want to fill our field with relationally- and culturally-competent clinicians,
thereby expanding marginalized communities' access to
outstanding therapy.
Just like how we refine our theoretical orientation and cultural competence for clinical work, I've intentionally honed my supervision skills.
I have been supervising as a licensed psychologist since 2018. I have supervised LPCs, LCPCs, Postdoctoral Fellows and Licensed Psychologists. I was previously the Director of Clinical Training at Chicago Counseling Collective from 2021 to 2024.
Having experienced the transformative impact of high-quality supervision in my own development, I am passionate about creating similar growth affirming experiences for the next generation of clinicians and supervisors.
AKA: You.
Being a good clinician does NOT mean you are a good supervisor...
My Values
Intentionality
Choosing to act in alignment with what matters most rather than what is habitual or convenient.
No autopilot mode here!
Transparency
Expressing what's really going on with kindness and clarity rather than power or control.
Trust loves daylight.
Playfulness
Embracing humor and creativity as sources of vitality and resilience rather than distractions or excesses.
Silly and serious aren't opposites!
Connection
Listening deeply rather than out of obligation.
People over efficiency.
Authenticy
Being real and showing up as I truly am rather than performing or conforming.
Being human beats being polished.
Curiosity
Asking questions, seeking feedback and improving growth edges rather than striving for perfection or avoiding mistakes.
Letting my inner nerd shine!
Excellence
Refining my craft through care, attention to detail and integrity rather than over-controlling or over-functioning.
Caring about the details minus the urgency.