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- CBT techniques
- Narrative work
- Goal focused
About Stephanie
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 19 years of experience, Stephanie Speller-Henderson helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She uses a mix of approaches she describes as practical and grounded. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem solving, and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
Stephanie holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master in Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary. She also trained as a facilitator in the Life Innovations Prepare and Enrichment Marital Counseling Program. Her background includes counseling in emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, group settings, and private practice.
Her work often looks at how a person’s thinking and behavior link together. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques such as cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and behavioral assignments. She also draws on client-centered principles, narrative ideas about personal stories, psychodynamic concepts about early relationships, and solution-focused tasks for immediate problems.
Stephanie emphasizes collaboration in goal setting. The therapist gathers information through assessment and then helps the client pick techniques that fit their needs. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, role play, and homework aimed at changing thoughts and behaviors that cause distress.
She has experience addressing caregiver stress, attachment and family-of-origin issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, HIV/AIDS related issues, workplace stress, and women’s issues. Her practice asks clients to take responsibility for implementing changes discussed in sessions.
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How her approaches shape remote work
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, relaxation training, and homework to practice between sessions. Narrative Therapy appears in her work as a way to reframe personal stories and highlight strengths through telling and retelling experiences.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss options and help clients choose methods that match their goals and daily life. Clients and therapist work together to set targets, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use written or verbal exercises between meetings and practice skills at home or work to reinforce changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, attachment issues, post-traumatic stress, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrated and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, narrative ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused tasks depending on client needs.
How long has she practiced?
She has 19 years of professional experience as a counselor working in a variety of settings including emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, group practice, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Community Counseling and a Master in Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific session fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.