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Stephanie Howard, LPCC
Kentucky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Stephanie
Stephanie Howard is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Kentucky with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. She also helps with grief, anger, addictions, body image, and issues related to women's health and LGBT concerns.
Stephanie uses clear, practical methods and focuses on strengths people already have. Sessions often include talking through patterns, identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques depending on what a person needs.
Her background includes a BS in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University and a MA in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University. She has worked across age groups and settings, and she continues to add to her clinical skills through ongoing education.
In sessions she helps people develop concrete coping skills for panic, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports work on relationship communication, parenting strategies, grief processing, and making practical plans after a separation or major life change. Expect short, actionable steps alongside space to talk through emotions.
People who choose her often want straightforward techniques and a focus on measurable changes. Before booking, confirm current session options and logistics to make sure they fit daily life and scheduling needs.
How CBT, client-focused listening, and mindfulness work online
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness work. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses to change mood and behavior, which helps with anxiety, panic, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings so sessions stay focused on their priorities. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier focus.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT exercises, mindful practices, or solution-focused steps fit their goals and day-to-day life. That decision is revisited as progress is made and priorities change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people use practices and worksheets between meetings so therapy tools can be tried in real situations and reviewed at the next session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief, and anger.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and strengths-based, using CBT, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to try new responses to problems.
What is her experience and background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and holds a MA in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University along with a BS in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky (KY LPCC) and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, phone, or video.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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