- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in New Mexico with six years of counseling experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and issues tied to family and intimacy. She also lists concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
Before counseling, she spent about 30 years working in education and later completed a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. That background shapes how she listens and frames practical next steps. She has provided services in a rural community and notes experience supporting people through common life stresses and transitions.
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She learns what matters to each person, then draws from several approaches to build a plan. Methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical work: identifying strengths, naming patterns that keep someone stuck, and practicing new ways of responding. Conversations often include skills for managing strong emotions, ways to shift unhelpful thinking, and values-based planning for next steps.
She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and approaches the work in a straightforward, respectful way. People who bring concerns about guilt or shame, family of origin issues, or career and relationship strains may find this a practical approach to figuring out what to try next.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to live with hard feelings. It can help when guilt or shame get in the way of daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. That is often useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that fuel shame.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then propose ways of working. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to adjust the plan.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone choose a quieter time of day, avoid being on camera, or select a session length that fits a work break. Ask about the available session types when you schedule so you know what will work best for your circumstances.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She lists guilt and shame among many focus areas and works with related issues like family of origin problems, forgiveness, and body image.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help name patterns and try different ways of responding.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree and has six years of counseling experience, plus about 30 years working in education prior to counseling practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico and provides services from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for counseling?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.