- CBT techniques
- Narrative work
- Client-centered therapy
About Stephanie
Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Stephanie also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
She trained in community counseling with a Master of Arts and holds a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Her background includes counseling in emergency rooms, schools, churches, community centers, group settings, and private practice. She has presented locally and nationally about caring for people living with HIV and AIDS and has facilitated marital enrichment programs.
Her approach blends several methods so treatment reflects a person’s situation. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral strategies that look at thoughts and behaviors. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are used to understand how past experiences shape current feelings and patterns.
In sessions she and the client set clear goals together. Techniques may include cognitive restructuring, behavioral exercises, role play, and task assignments. Stephanie encourages clients to take responsibility for choices and to practice new skills between sessions.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide which techniques fit best. Progress depends on what is learned in sessions and what the client tries outside the office. This practical focus supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, grief, communication problems, and recovery from trauma.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely to a person’s concerns and reflecting what matters most to them; it helps when someone needs a clear, steady space to talk through guilt, shame, or relationship strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises like cognitive restructuring and behavior practice to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time so the plan can shift if something else would be more useful.
The original biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when needed. For people balancing caregiving, work, or medical appointments, remote sessions can be scheduled to better match daily routines without promising any particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral strategies to examine thoughts and behaviors tied to guilt or shame. Narrative techniques may also be used to reframe personal stories that keep those feelings active.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in varied settings including emergency rooms, schools, churches, community centers, and private practice. She has also taught on topics related to HIV and AIDS care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) licensed in North Carolina. Her practice and background are based in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and local factors.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.