- Strengths focused
- Practical coping skills
- Evidence informed
About Stephanie
Stephanie believes clients are the experts on their own lives. She listens closely and uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or practicing ways to tolerate strong emotions.
In sessions she keeps things straightforward and practical. Conversations often include clear strategies to handle cravings, reduce panic, calm anger, or manage daily stress. She also helps people untangle patterns that come from early relationships and family history.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that values each person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical skills to manage intense feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of the toolbox for building awareness and sustaining change.
Stephanie has six years of professional experience supporting adults through difficult life changes. She offers steady support while helping people set realistic goals. The process is collaborative, with an emphasis on actionable steps and the strengths a person already brings.
For those preparing for or coping with pregnancy, childbirth, or related transitions, Stephanie can help you talk through fears, stress, and adjustment issues. She aims to create a calm space to plan coping strategies and build confidence for the road ahead.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building on each person's strengths. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, checks in about goals, and adapts techniques to what feels most useful. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes clear exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or change patterns that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stephanie will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. That joint process helps tailor techniques so they fit a person's life and the issues they want to address.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and apply them to day-to-day routines. Licensed professionals will guide planning, goal setting, and homework the same way they would in person, helping clients use therapy tools in real life.
License and NPI
- LPC
NPI1902450901
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
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and problems around communication and commitment.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, blending client-centered listening with skill-based tools. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of concerns including addictions, trauma, and anger management.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
Stephanie holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.