Stephanie D. Partida, LCSW, LCADC, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rooted in her Christian faith and guided by a deep commitment to ethical, compassionate care, she specializes in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, trauma, and domestic violence. Stephanie believes in the transformative power of grace, truth, and restoration and often integrates spiritual reframes, prayer, and biblical principles into her therapeutic work when aligned with client values. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama (2005), a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Francis Marion University (2000), and an Associate’s degree in Human Services and Education from Southwest Virginia Community College (1998). She is certified as a Recovery-Oriented Addiction Professional through NAADAC (2016) and holds NPI #1184182875. Born in the Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia, Stephanie was shaped by the close-knit values of her community and enduring faith traditions. Her heart’s desire is to create an atmosphere where everyone feels seen, valued, and spiritually supported, where healing is not only clinical but sacred. Her skills include assessments and intakes, therapeutic relationship building, treatment planning, and facilitating groups for anger management, domestic violence, and substance use. Trained in EMDR, DBT, EFT, crisis intervention, trauma care, and equine therapy, Stephanie is also a certified Domestic Violence Provider by the State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health. She serves as President Chair, Therapist, and Founder of Steadfast Minds Counseling, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established December 2024, and is also Clinical Director, Therapist, and Founder of Encounters Counseling and Recovery, established December 2021.