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Stephanie Speller-Henderson, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Trauma-focused work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on issues like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace challenges.
Stephanie uses a practical, structured approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other methods. Sessions look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and include behavior-based tools people can try between meetings. She also integrates client-centered and narrative ideas to help people tell and reshape their stories where helpful.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary. She has worked in emergency rooms, community counseling centers, schools, churches, and both group and private practice settings. She has taught locally and nationally on supporting people living with HIV and AIDS.
In sessions she emphasizes a collaborative plan: assessment, shared goal setting, and practical tasks to practice new skills. Techniques mentioned include cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, role play, and behavior change plans. She notes that progress depends on active participation and following agreed steps between sessions.
Her work also addresses grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, substance-related issues, and women’s issues. People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Stephanie Uses Structured Approaches in Online Work
Stephanie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test out different behaviors. CBT tools include cognitive restructuring, relaxation exercises, and small behavior experiments to try between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also uses client-centered ideas that prioritize the client’s perspective and goals, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental way to discuss problems and set priorities. Narrative Therapy is another strand she uses to help people reframe personal stories and see alternate meanings in their experiences, which can be helpful for relationship or identity concerns.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into work or caregiving schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.
How does she typically work with clients?
Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and narrative techniques. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying behavior-based strategies between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in community settings, hospitals, schools, churches, group practice, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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