Stephanie Maxwell, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment-based work

About Stephanie

Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Stephanie also attends to family of origin issues and other concerns such as attachment difficulties and communication problems.

Her work combines practical strategies with present-moment awareness. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and action patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are tough.

Stephanie draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concepts are used when relationship dynamics and emotional responses are central. Client-centered methods shape sessions so the person’s experience guides the pace and focus.

Sessions often include mindfulness or body-focused practices to calm the nervous system and ground attention. She supports people dealing with specific challenges like abandonment, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and sexuality-related concerns including BDSM and kink culture. Stephanie also helps people process divorce, fertility stress, and other major life transitions.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect clear tools, practice between sessions, and attention to how old family roles still influence current choices. For session options and scheduling, follow the site’s steps to view online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire.

How her approaches inform online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then taking steps toward valued actions. It can help when stress, anxiety, or depression make it hard to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and closeness, which is useful for family of origin issues and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and pace, giving people space to set the topics and tempo of sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and then pick techniques that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

The practical advantages of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular check-ins during transitions or when managing chronic health or caregiving demands. The site asks users to view online therapy options and complete a matching questionnaire to confirm which session formats are currently offered before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody image Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Family of origin issues and related attachment concerns are also part of her focus.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach. Sessions combine practical skills with mindfulness and attention to emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience as a practicing counselor. That experience includes working with a range of mood, relationship, and identity concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. The LPC credential is presented as provided.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within the regions she is authorized to serve.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the subscription tier and regional factors.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before booking.

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