- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and grief
- Panic and cravings
About Stephanie
Stephanie Valenzuela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and related problems such as panic attacks, isolation, and feelings of guilt and shame. Stephanie focuses on helping people who feel stuck by painful memories or behaviors they want to change.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help clients name and manage strong emotions. In sessions she helps people develop coping skills, notice patterns that keep problems alive, and try out new ways of responding. Work often includes practical strategies for reducing panic, handling cravings, and easing the weight of shame or self-blame.
Stephanie pays attention to issues like abandonment, control struggles, and forgiveness when they come up in therapy. She also supports people affected by first responder stress and those working through drug or alcohol concerns. Hearing-impaired clients are listed among her focus areas; sessions are conducted in English.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration - deciding together what to try and checking how it feels to the client. Stephanie frames progress as small, testable changes rather than instant fixes. She describes therapy as a place to practice new skills, build self-kindness, and work toward clearer goals.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and session fees vary by location.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like anxiety, trauma, and addiction. One approach focuses on skills training to manage intense symptoms such as panic or cravings; it teaches concrete breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce distress in the moment. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult memories and emotions so they feel less overwhelming; this can help when guilt, shame, or past trauma are repeatedly triggered.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current needs, goals, and how well different strategies fit with daily life. They test methods together and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful to the client.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote work helps them keep continuity across weeks and maintain progress alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness issues, and related struggles like isolation, self-blame, and low self-love.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
She uses evidence-informed techniques to help name the feelings, track what keeps them active, and practice new responses that reduce their intensity over time.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri and has three years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds an MO LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages does she offer sessions in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact session fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after the match.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.