Dr. Stephanie Best is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified NeuroMeditation Trainer, and passionate advocate for mind-body wellness. With over 20 years of clinical experience and advanced training in mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she empowers high-achieving women with anxiety to live courageously and build lives they love. Dr. Best earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duke University and has held academic appointments at UNC-Chapel Hill and MUSC. A two-time entrepreneur, she is the founder of Dr. Stephanie Best LLC, where she blends science and soul to offer compassionate, evidence-based care. A longtime yoga and meditation practitioner, she brings personal insight and professional expertise to every client she serves. She is licensed in both North and South Carolina, credentialed through PSYPACT, and volunteers as a mental health advocate for the American Psychological Association. Outside of work, you'll find her scuba diving, making music, or cheering on her beloved Tar Heels.
| Degree | Major | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Clinical Psychology | Duke University | 2009 |
| MA | Biological Sciences | UC Santa Barbara | 1999 |
| BS | Biology w/ Highest Honors and Chemistry Minor | UNC Chapel Hill | 1996 |
| Association | Website |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association | http://www.apa.org/ |
| North Carolina Psychological Association | https://ncpsychology.org/ |
| Association for Contextual Behavioral Science | https://contextualscience.org/ |
| Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies | http://www.abct.org/ |
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