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Stephanie Howard, LPCC

Calm, practical support for anxiety and life stress

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

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Howard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while also addressing depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and other life challenges. Stephanie uses a down-to-earth, strength-based style that aims to help people notice what’s working and build on it.

She has seven years of experience as a counselor and earned a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling.

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Background and approach

Stephanie brings practical tools for coping with panic, grief, addiction, and compassion fatigue, and she pays attention to issues like attachment, body image, and self-love. Her work is informed by several familiar therapeutic approaches, chosen to match each person’s needs. In sessions she helps clients set clear, achievable steps toward goals.

People can expect conversations that focus on current problems and on small changes that add up. She often blends talk-based strategies with mindfulness and skills practice to steady anxious moments and reduce avoidance. Stephanie also supports people facing parenting stress, divorce and separation, and women’s issues, alongside LGBTQ concerns.

She aims to help clients strengthen relationships and develop healthier coping habits. Progress is framed around realistic next steps rather than quick fixes. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies and ongoing professional development.

Stephanie emphasizes collaboration and practical plans so clients can try tools between sessions and adjust what’s working.

How Stephanie Uses Practical Therapy Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says matters most. It’s about building a collaborative relationship and using the client’s strengths to guide progress. This approach helps when someone needs a safe place to name problems and choose next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and panic going. It teaches clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and to try different actions. CBT is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and patterns that feed depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative process makes therapy feel purposeful and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what suits them. Video is good for full conversations and skill practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, coping prompts, or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to practice skills between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Stephanie help with?
She works with stress and anxiety and related concerns like panic attacks, depression, grief, and addictions. Additional focuses include relationship strain, parenting stress, body image, and women's issues.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Sessions are strength-based and client-centered, with practical steps added from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. The style emphasizes small, doable changes and skills to manage symptoms day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience, working with a range of concerns across the lifespan. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky as a KY LPCC. The profile lists her professional credential as LPCC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with 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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English

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