Stephannie Malone

Stephannie Malone is a dedicated Trauma Therapist at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she provides specialized mental health care within the acute hospital setting. As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, Stephannie's clinical focus is on the impact of crisis, injury, and medical events on the patient's entire system of well-being. Stephannie primarily serves patients on the trauma services, facilitating emotional recovery and resilience after life-altering events. Crucially, she also extends vital mental health support to the medical staff—nurses, doctors, and hospital personnel—helping them navigate the acute stress, secondary trauma, and emotional toll inherent in high-acuity healthcare. Her unique position, bridging patient emotional care and provider wellness, allows her to offer practical, system-focused strategies designed specifically for the challenges faced by Tidewater's healthcare providers.