Compassionate,
Culturally Attuned,
Trauma- Informed
Therapy.
About The Practice
Dandelion Root Mental Health Counseling was created as a space where women can show up fully as themselves, be it messy, hopeful, exhausted, determined, and know they will be met with care, understanding, and respect for the wisdom they carry from their roots.
Our philosophy is simple: healing is not linear, and growth often starts in small, quiet moments. Just like the dandelion root—often overlooked but deeply grounding—our work helps you reconnect to the resilience already within you, supported by both deep, cultural knowledge and present-moment tools.
Our mission is to support adult women of diverse backgrounds in navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, motherhood, and infertility. Whether you are balancing caregiving, yearning to become a mother, carrying generational expectations, or just not feeling consent in your life, this is a space where your story and lineage are honored and change can bloom.
We serve adult women of all ages who are ready to integrate your inherent wisdom with modern therapeutic practices, heal from past wounds, and feel more rooted in themselves. Therapy at Dandelion Root is collaborative and tailored to your unique journey, supporting both personal and generational growth.
This practice is not just a service, it’s a sanctuary. We work from an anti-racist, feminist, decolonizing lens because our liberation is tied to our healing. Therapy here is warm, affirming, and collaborative. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to show up and we’ll meet you where you are.
About
Stephanie Pagan, LMHC-D
Founder and Therapist
I became a therapist because I deeply value the power of healing that happens when someone feels truly seen, supported, and honored in their full story, including the legacies and wisdom passed down through generations.
I am trained as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked with clients in a variety of settings, including YAI, Parallax Center, and Montefiore Medical Center. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting BIPOC folks navigating a variety issues including substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, ADHD, and the challenges of motherhood or the longing to become a mother. I bring particular care to honoring ancestral and cultural wisdom in therapy, recognizing how our family histories and cultural roots shape our present experiences and resilience.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in both evidence-based practices and holistic care. I integrate somatic work, mindfulness, CBT and DBT-informed strategies with a commitment to holding space for each client’s cultural background, ancestral knowledge, and lived experience. As a Latin therapist, I value creating space for women of color to explore their stories in ways that honor their roots, resilience, and identity.
At the heart of my work are my values: compassion, authenticity, empowerment, and the belief that healing should be accessible, affirming, and culturally grounded. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you—it’s about reconnecting with your inner strength, honoring the guidance of your lineage, and moving toward a life that feels more grounded, balanced, and aligned with who you are.