- Strengths based
- Practical steps
- CBT and client-centered
About Stephanie
She focuses on everyday concerns such as parenting, self-esteem, motivation, stress, anxiety, and grief. She also works with people facing pregnancy and childbirth related issues and postpartum depression, along with midlife and women's concerns. Sessions include support for relationship and intimacy-related questions, ADHD, and professional coaching needs.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors practical steps based on each person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy provides space to be heard and understood.
In sessions she helps people break problems into concrete steps. That might mean trying a new habit between meetings, practicing a different way of talking to a partner, or learning short skills to manage stress. She supports people through change without rushing the process.
Stephanie aims to empower clients to build confidence and clearer routines. She encourages small, manageable goals and checks progress together. The focus is on realistic changes that fit daily life.
How her approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It aims to create a respectful space where clients set the pace and explore what matters to them, which can help with issues like self-esteem, parenting stress, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers clear tools to test unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes, useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress during life transitions like pregnancy and postpartum changes.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and may combine elements from both approaches. The plan is reviewed and adjusted as goals change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care through pregnancy, postpartum, and other life changes when scheduling in-person meetings is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt both client-centered conversations and CBT exercises to remote sessions to keep progress moving forward.
License and NPI
- LPC
- LCPC
NPI1306390356
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with parenting challenges, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and depression. Additional focuses include midlife concerns, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-oriented. She listens first, then suggests practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in counseling and coaching roles.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois. Licensing details include IL LCPC and NJ LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.