Meet Stephanie Robilio, LCSW

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Stephanie Robilio, LCSW. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Stephanie below.

Stephanie , we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

My confidence and self-esteem weren’t things I was born with – they were built. And for a long time, they were missing. I spent years silently struggling with my mental health, battling intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and this constant feeling that I wasn’t enough unless I was performing, fixing, or doing.

Eventually, I had to face what I had been avoiding. I had to do the inner work. That meant addressing my trauma, looking at the roots of my pain, and making some incredibly difficult but necessary choices, including leaving an unhealthy relationship that was keeping me disconnected from myself.

That decision was a turning point. It hurt, but it helped me start the process of coming home to who I really am (shout out to my younger self for choosing me even when it was hard, scary, and uncomfortable).

A book that changed my life during this season was The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. It taught me how to observe my thoughts rather than become them and to start letting go of the parts of me that were never truly mine. That perspective shift opened the door to healing in a way I had never experienced before.

From there, I started using daily affirmations as a way to rewrite the story I had been telling myself for years. I began saying things like, “I am enough,” and “I am safe to be seen.” At first, it felt unnatural, but over time, it created new pathways, both in my thinking and in how I showed up.

Confidence, for me, isn’t about being loud or having it all figured out. It’s about showing up even when it’s hard or uncomfortable. It’s about being honest, staying aligned with my values, and trusting that I’m worthy, not because of what I do, but simply because of who I am.

And it’s still a practice. Every single day, I choose to speak kindly to myself. I choose to check in, to reset, to remind myself that healing and self-worth are not destinations, they’re lifelong commitments – a daily process and practice, one worth committing to.

To anyone struggling with confidence right now, I want you to know: you don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Your worth is not up for negotiation. It’s already within you. Trust the process of your life and choose what’s best for you every day. You’re allowed to pause and start over as many times as you need to.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

Thank you so much for asking – this is such a special season in my life, both personally and professionally.

Right now, I’m soaking in every moment of being a new mom. Motherhood has become the greatest calling and spiritual assignment of my life. It’s an honor and privilege to love, teach, guide, and protect my daughter. She’s my greatest teacher and biggest inspiration. Every day, I’m learning how to integrate all the parts of me – to find a rhythm between motherhood, mission, and self. There’s definitely a balance I’m still working on between responsibilities and self-care, but I’ve learned that it’s not about doing it all, it’s about staying present and grounded in what matters most.

I’m also beyond grateful to have an amazing husband by my side. Together, we’re intentionally building a life rooted in love, joy, purpose, and presence. At this point in my journey, I’m committed to being the best version of myself – not just for me, but for my daughter, my husband, my family, my friends, and my community. I’m learning to create space for joy on repeat, and I truly feel like I’m living (and continuing to build) the life of my dreams with them at the center of it.

Professionally, I’m focused on expanding the work I’ve created through my books, podcast, and clinical leadership.
My podcast has been such a passion project, and this year I’m really leaning into growth – bringing on powerful guests, reaching more people, and having honest, healing conversations that help others feel seen and supported. I want to make emotional wellness more accessible, more real, and more human.

I’m also continuing to share my books – Unpack Your Bags, WellNow, and Mindful Makeover – which are all rooted in helping people reconnect with themselves and begin their healing journeys in practical, meaningful ways. The most exciting part of what I do is knowing that something I create – whether it’s a sentence, a session, or a story – might be the spark that helps someone transform their life. That’s what lights me up!

In addition to my creative work, I’m honored to be in a leadership role overseeing clinical programming and mentoring the next generation of therapists. Teaching, guiding, and inspiring clinicians who want to make an impact is one of the most fulfilling parts of my career. I also maintain a private practice where I specialize in working with high-functioning professionals who are ready to move beyond performance and step into real, lasting peace.

My brand and mission are centered around helping people break free from survival mode, heal their trauma, and live more conscious, connected lives – lives rooted in joy and emotional freedom. We all deserve this. Everything I create – whether it’s a book, a course, or a conversation – is made with the deep belief that it helps people come back home to themselves. And to me, that’s the place that matters most.

There’s so much more I intend to create and share in the coming year, and I’m just getting started. I have so much more inside of me to offer my community and the world. But first – full-on mommy mode 🤎

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, three qualities that were most impactful in my journey are self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a willingness to go inward, even when it was uncomfortable. And let me tell you, it was uncomfortable!

Self-awareness gave me the ability to pause and reflect instead of react. It helped me identify patterns, question old narratives, and start making choices from a place of alignment rather than autopilot. Emotional resilience came from doing the inner work – not just surviving hard things, but learning how to feel, process, and grow from them. And honestly, the willingness to go inward, especially when it felt messy or inconvenient – was everything. That’s where the real transformation happened.

For anyone early in their journey, my biggest encouragement is this: start with curiosity, not criticism. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just be willing to ask yourself honest questions, sit with the answers, and keep showing up. Healing isn’t about perfection – it’s about presence. Being present with it all. As they say, the only way out is through.

Also, invest in practices that support your growth. Whether that’s therapy, journaling, reading books like The Untethered Soul, and/or Unpack Your Bags, even daily affirmations – make time to tune in and take care of YOU. Oh, and give yourself grace. A lot of it. The journey isn’t linear, but every step you take toward knowing and loving yourself more deeply is worth it.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

When I feel overwhelmed, the first thing I do is pause and get present. I’ve learned that overwhelm usually means I’m either in the future – worrying about what’s next, trying to do multiple things at once, or replaying some memory from the past, which by the way we have NO control over the future or the past. We only have NOW. From my own experience, when I truly am present, there is no reason to feel overwhelmed. So I use mindfulness to come back to the moment.

Sometimes that looks like putting my hand on my heart and taking a few deep breaths. Other times, I’ll step outside, feel the sun on my face, or do a simple grounding exercise like naming five things I can see. These may seem small, but they have a big impact when practiced consistently.

I also check in with myself by asking: What do I need right NOW? Sometimes the answer is rest. Sometimes it’s support. Sometimes it’s just permission to slow down.

The truth is, we all get overwhelmed. But the more I lean into mindfulness, the quicker I can find my way back to center. It’s not about eliminating stress – it’s about learning how to meet it with more awareness and compassion.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start small. One mindful breath. One grounding moment. One act of self-kindness. That’s how we come back to ourselves 🤎

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.stephanierobilio.com
• Instagram: @stephanierobilio
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• Youtube: Stephanie Robilio
• Other: Subscribe to The Stephanie Robilio Podcast available on Apple, iTunes, Spotify, + YouTube.

Image Credits

Photo Credit: Carmela Innamorato, Founder of Inna Snapp Photography

Creative Design in all of my books: Michael Visconte Founder + CEO of FCEdge (Fun Fact: This is my dad and we collaborate on all of my books. I do the writing. He does the creative design).