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Stephanie Frey, LMHC

Practical care for anxiety and everyday stress

7 years in practice · based in Iowa · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Frey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Iowa. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship concerns. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for parents and adults who need tools they can use right away.

Stephanie keeps sessions warm and down-to-earth. She listens first and works with each person to set clear goals. Her style leans toward problem-solving and building skills while honoring each person's experience.

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Background and approach

She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and teach new coping strategies. Stephanie also uses client-centered methods that follow what the person brings to the session and emphasize strengths. Together these approaches are used to address mood concerns, panic and social anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, and life transitions.

With seven years of clinical experience, Stephanie has worked across a range of mental health settings. She has supported people dealing with self-esteem, young adult issues, family stress, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her background includes work with crisis situations and dual diagnosis support.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Stephanie speaks English and provides care to people in Iowa. She does not take international clients.

How Stephanie Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to the session. It helps when someone needs acceptance, empathy, and a space to talk things through without pressure. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, OCD symptoms, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls are close to an in-person visit and work well for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or check in between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephanie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problems with self-esteem. She also works with issues like panic, OCD symptoms, trauma and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, then helps set goals and teach skills to manage symptoms day to day.
What is her clinical background?
Stephanie has seven years of experience in the mental health field and holds the LMHC credential. She has worked in settings that included crisis support and dual diagnosis care.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Iowa and provides services to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Iowa
Languages
English

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