Profile / United States
Stephanie Birmingham, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed counselor - anxiety and mood issues
See online therapy options- CBT approach
- Stress and coping
- Substance use support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Birmingham is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Wisconsin with five years of counseling experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions, and she also addresses grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she uses to break patterns that worsen mood and anxiety. Sessions focus on small, real-world changes a person can try between meetings.
Stephanie has worked in settings that included correctional populations and community clients. That experience shaped a direct, problem-solving style that values regular check-ins and measurable steps. She pays attention to how thoughts, behaviors, and circumstances interact.
In practice she helps people with relationship and family concerns by talking through communication problems and attachment issues. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, substance use concerns, gender dysphoria, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Clients can expect to set short-term objectives, try behavior changes, and review results together. Her work is suited to people who want structured strategies for feeling less stuck and managing everyday challenges.
How CBT and structured approaches work online
Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online to help people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on specific skills - noticing thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying small behavioral experiments - which translate well to remote meetings.The work emphasizes clear goals and short exercises to practice between sessions. This collaborative approach means the therapist and client choose which techniques to try based on current problems and personal goals. Together they review what worked and adjust the plan as needed.
The description of session formats was not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. For people who find video tiring, phone sessions may use less bandwidth and still allow progress through CBT-based exercises.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to test different responses through practical exercises between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience and has worked in correctional settings as well as community-based practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, licensed in Wisconsin, and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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