- Focus on goals
- Mindfulness tools
- Works with health concerns
About Stephanie
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter. Sessions focus on identifying small, doable steps that fit into daily life. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.
Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to build awareness and calm when emotions feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to clarify goals and keep momentum toward them. The aim is to make therapy concrete and usable between sessions.
Stephanie emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. She encourages collaboration and asks questions to find what matters most to each person. Many clients come for help with aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, isolation, and midlife concerns.
Her practice also includes support for veteran and armed forces issues and women’s concerns. If you are ready to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How her approaches fit online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and adapting to health changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try practical experiments to reduce unhelpful patterns and improve mood.Stephanie uses mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment awareness and also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify what a person truly wants to change. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process - the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time for those managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to remote formats so progress continues between visits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including caregiver stress and chronic health challenges.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create doable steps and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on mood, motivation, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.