Dr. Steidle is a certified Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist and a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has extensive training in evidence-based practices such as Interpersonal Therapy for Depression, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Seeking Safety. Her career has long been dedicated to assisting individuals who need support in overcoming addiction and other mental health disorders.

For over two decades, Dr. Steidle has been involved in a variety of clinical settings to expand her experiences and help individuals of all ages and backgrounds work toward understanding their mental health and improving their current conditions. She has worked with individuals in settings that include intensive outpatient and residential inpatient programs in San Diego, individuals living with AIDS and HIV, providing quality psychotherapy in different community mental health centers, offering student counseling in a college setting, and providing mental health care at prisons. Dr. Steidle has become a client favorite here at the Lilac Recovery Center due to her gentle care and lasting compassion.