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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Stephanie
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience, Stephanie Balbuena focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, life changes, relationship challenges, trauma and grief. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults facing those issues. Stephanie frames work around practical conversations and clear goals.
Stephanie uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are included when people want tools to manage distress in the moment.
Sessions begin with what a person wants to change. Stephanie and the client set short-term goals and pick skills to practice between meetings. She also draws on Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves, and Solution-Focused Therapy to find immediate, usable steps forward.
Her approach is straightforward. Conversations are practical and aim to build skills for day-to-day life. Discussions may cover attachment, communication problems, control issues, guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, or questions about life purpose and money.
Stephanie helps people who identify as women with workplace stress and young adults navigating transitions. She also supports those coping with post-traumatic stress and grief. The first sessions focus on clarifying goals and deciding which methods fit best.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places attention on the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist listening and reflecting to clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to set personal objectives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and practicing small changes between sessions; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Stephanie will review goals and preferences with each person and then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress and feedback come in, so sessions remain focused on what actually helps.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow use of worksheets, thought records, and mindfulness exercises during the session so skills can be practiced in everyday settings.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, life changes, relationships, trauma and grief, plus related topics like attachment, communication, and workplace issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She works from Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative, and Solution-Focused approaches and combines them to match a client's goals.
How much clinical experience is there?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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