- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Stephanie also focuses on attachment questions, caregiver stress, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
She holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary. Stephanie has run counseling in emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, group settings, and private practice. She has taught locally and nationally about care for people living with HIV and AIDS.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She forms a professional therapeutic relationship and works with people to set clear goals. Techniques are chosen from theory and clinical assessment so therapy reflects each person's situation and goals.
Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and actions and to practice new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered ideas, narrative and psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused strategies when those fit the work. Sessions can include exercises such as cognitive restructuring, role play, relaxation training, and skill-building assignments.
She encourages clients to take responsibility for choices and change while the therapist helps identify steps forward. For people wondering whether past family roles or early experiences still shape current life, she addresses those family of origin questions directly and practically.
How Stephanie applies therapeutic methods in online sessions
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her clinical work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors with practical exercises such as cognitive restructuring, behavior assignments, and relaxation techniques. Client-centered ideas focus on building a collaborative relationship and helping the client identify and pursue personal goals. Narrative Therapy is also part of her approach; it helps people reframe personal stories and see different meanings in life events.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Stephanie will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting if something else seems more useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or choose not to be on camera if that helps them engage. Discuss format preferences when you schedule your first session so practical arrangements match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns as well as trauma and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
What therapy approaches are used?
She draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Techniques are picked based on the clinical assessment and your goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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