- REBT methods
- Internal Family Systems
- EMDR elements
About Stephanie
Stephanie Douple is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are carrying heavy feelings like guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with substance use. Stephanie speaks English and works from her own experience of recovery alongside formal education.
Stephanie blends practical talk with lived experience. She uses person-centered work and draws on approaches listed in her background such as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In sessions she listens for what matters most, helps people name unhelpful thoughts, and supports steps toward different responses.
Her history includes time in the performing arts, marketing, and creative fields before training in counseling. That background shapes a direct, plain-spoken style and an interest in how identity and relationships influence behavior. She has personal experience with substance misuse and mental health recovery, which she integrates into clinical work without replacing professional practices.
Clients can expect a mix of reflective conversation and structured techniques when appropriate. Stephanie pays attention to patterns linked to attachment, abandonment fears, codependency, and control issues, and she addresses related topics like body image, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns.
Her stated focus includes trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, and coping after disasters. People who value practical language and an approach informed by both training and lived experience may find her way of working relatable.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Stephanie lists several evidence-based techniques she uses in her work. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) focuses on identifying and changing rigid or self-defeating beliefs, which can help with guilt-fueled thinking and anxiety. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people understand internal parts that hold painful feelings, useful for shame and attachment-related patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing and can be applied when trauma-related symptoms are present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, adapting the mix as progress is made. That means trying techniques, checking in about how they feel, and adjusting pace and focus together.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit visits around work, childcare, or travel. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, use only audio if that suits them, or schedule shorter check-ins when time is tight. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client figure out what works best.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. Additional areas she focuses on include attachment and abandonment concerns and codependency.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her work combines person-centered conversation with specific techniques drawn from evidence-based methods. She helps people name unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses in daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has three years of counseling experience and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie also brings lived experience with substance misuse and recovery to her work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Her practice is located in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the signup process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process guides next steps for ongoing work.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.