- Acceptance and ACT
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship or parenting challenges.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage intense emotions and build better daily habits. Her manner is warm and engaging, aiming to treat each person with respect and compassion. She works with people who have experienced trauma, including physical or sexual abuse and survivors of human trafficking.
In the room she blends cognitive behavioral tools with dialectical behavior skills and acceptance-focused strategies. That combination is useful for reducing worry, handling strong feelings, and changing patterns that cause repeated conflict or distress. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current struggles.
Her background includes leadership roles such as clinical director and executive director, alongside long-term direct work with clients. That experience informs how she structures care, coordinates supports, and sets realistic goals.
Stephanie helps people confront practical life issues too, including career questions, grief, intimacy concerns, impulsivity, and finding a clearer sense of purpose. If you want straightforward guidance and steady support during a difficult season, she offers a collaborative, goal-focused approach.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Stephanie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then act in ways that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop healthier ways to connect and trust.Choosing the best approach is a team effort. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting tools and pace as the work unfolds. That collaborative process helps people try practical skills, review what helps, and make changes that fit their life.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a steady check-in when life feels chaotic. It can also let someone choose a shorter call or an audio-only option when video is not ideal. Discuss format options during the initial matching so sessions align with your routine and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and engaging. She blends cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, acceptance, and attachment-informed ideas for practical, skills-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a therapist and in leadership roles such as clinical director and executive director.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or other formats are offered for your situation.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.