About Me

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I've dedicated my career to empowering parents and fostering meaningful family connections. My journey began as a Special Education Teacher in New York City, working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children, an experience that showed me the unique ways children express themselves and the importance of tailored communication in supporting their development.

After earning my M.S. in Childhood Education from Hunter College, I incorporated American Sign Language into my teaching and saw its powerful impact on communication, emotional connection, and cognitive growth. Recognizing the benefits of early communication for young children, I launched Signs of Harmony when I relocated to Los Angeles, offering integrative baby and child signing classes designed to strengthen family bonds and build confidence in young learners.

My professional background includes certification as a Birth Doula through DONA International, training in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International (PSI), and certifications in Childbirth Education, Spinning Babies techniques®, and Lactation Counseling. I'm currently pursuing a career as a midwife, with a strong focus on addressing disparities in maternal health care. Supporting families through this work is truly my calling.

Throughout my career, I've served as a Community-Based Doula and a PSI coordinator, volunteering to advocate for families in underserved communities. My work is guided by a deep belief that all families deserve access to support, empowerment, and the fullness and joy of loving relationships.

Practice Philosophy

My philosophy centers on faith-rooted, family-style, justice-minded care. I see pregnancy and birth as sacred community work, where early support and whole-family health shape outcomes for generations to come.

I approach my clients as extended family, led by my Christian faith and the Acts-church model of shared life, showing up consistently, listening deeply, and walking alongside people rather than directing them from above. My work is relationship-driven and communication-rich, honoring each family's language, culture, and story.

I am explicitly committed to protecting and uplifting Black mothers and underserved families, drawing on evidence-based skills while staying open, playful, and always learning.

Overall, my goal is to walk alongside you as family, offering consistent, compassionate, communication-rich support so you feel uplifted, empowered, and surrounded by care through every step of your journey.

Population Experience

BIPOC Families, Black Mothers, Underserved Communities, Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Families, High-Risk Pregnancies, IVF, First-Time Parents, Families Navigating Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Specialties

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• ASL & Baby/Child Signing (Signs of Harmony)
• Childbirth Education
• Lactation Support (Lactation Counseling)
• Perinatal Mental Health Support (PSI)
• Spinning Babies Techniques®
• Community-Based Doula Care
• Faith-Based Support
• First-Time Parents
• High-Risk Pregnancies
• IVF
• Underserved Communities

Services Offered

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• Prenatal Care
• In-Person Labor & Birth Support
• Virtual Labor & Birth Support
• Postpartum Care
• Extended In-Home Postpartum Care