Building a Better Workplace: The Role of DEIB

Episode 188 July 10, 2025 Jul 10, 2025

In this episode of Convos from the Couch, we explore how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) shape a thriving workplace culture at LifeStance with guests KeYunna Taylor, Stephanie Winfree and Stacey Aiton.

KeYunna Taylor, National Credentialing Coordinator and Director of the DEIB Committee, shares how DEIB initiatives help build psychological safety and strengthen employee engagement. Licensed professional counselor Stephanie Winfree emphasizes the importance of cultural competence in fostering meaningful connections with clients and improving treatment outcomes. Stacy Aiton, also a licensed professional counselor and Midwest Regional DEIB Chair, highlights how diverse teams lead to more creative solutions and stronger decision-making.

Together, they discuss LifeStance Health’s DEIB efforts — from Diverse Voices spotlights and book clubs to community engagement activities — and underline the critical role of culturally competent care in mental health, helping prevent misdiagnoses and better support patients’ unique needs.

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EPISODE 188 / July 10, 2025

with Stephanie Winfree, MS, LPC

MEET THE GUEST

Stephanie Winfree, MS, LPC

Hello! My name is Stephanie Winfree and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 12 years and I have over 20 years of work experience in multiple behavioral health entities with multicultural diverse populations. I have specifically worked in Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Community Behavioral Health including Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Treatment. My 12 years of Adjunct Instruction has also helped to enhance my psychoeducational delivery of my primary therapeutic approach which is DBT Skills Training. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Millersville University and earned my Master of Science in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Neumann College. I delight in being a therapist and consider helping individuals to alleviate problematic symptoms caused by many life adversities as my call to vocation. I believe in providing a kind, nonjudgmental, empathetic and supportive therapeutic environment. Paramount to ensuring your path to wellness is your active, consistent and willing participation in your therapy process. I look forward to forming a successful therapeutic alliance with you!

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