Profile / United States
Stephanie Maxwell, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment focused work
- Support for LGBTQ issues
About Stephanie
Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and LGBTQ related concerns. Stephanie helps clients who are managing everyday overwhelm as well as complex emotional issues.
She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and attachment-based techniques. Sessions mix talking, practical exercises, and mindfulness or body-based strategies when helpful. That combination is used to notice unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and build steady coping skills.
Stephanie emphasizes a collaborative working style. She treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on shared problem solving. The counselor offers tools and concrete steps to try between meetings so progress can continue outside sessions.
In sessions she addresses relationship patterns, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also works with people navigating fertility issues, chronic illness or pain, and the emotional impact of divorce or family problems.
Stephanie supports clients who identify as autistic or who take part in BDSM, kink, or alternative sex culture, and she pays attention to how those identities interact with mental health. She aims to help clients reduce distress, improve communication, and develop more effective habits for day-to-day life.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counselor practices in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English.
How Stephanie uses CBT, ACT and attachment work online
Stephanie often combines cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based work depending on the concern. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-based action so people can act toward what matters despite difficult emotions. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current reactions and communication.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will assess what feels most useful, discuss options, and adjust methods as goals and needs become clearer. That means trying practical tools in session and refining them over time based on what helps the client make small, sustainable changes.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can be helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, allowing shorter check-ins when days are tight, and reducing travel time. Licensed professionals can guide clients on which exercises translate best to remote work and which sessions might need a different pace or structure to be effective.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and LGBTQ related concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family problems.
How does she use cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses in daily life. Sessions include practical exercises and skills people can practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience includes work with trauma, mood concerns, and identity-related stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients based in Pennsylvania.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.