Stephanie Birnbaum

Calm, practical guidance for meaningful change

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 36 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Stephanie

Stephanie Birnbaum is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with 36 years of clinical experience using structured, evidence-informed methods to help clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches to help people recognize unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. Her work emphasizes clear, direct guidance paired with a compassionate stance that supports steady progress.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, career shifts, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. Stephanie also brings attention to specific areas such as attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, and aging-related matters.

She blends structured interventions with solution-focused strategies and, when appropriate, existential and hypnotherapeutic techniques to tailor treatment to each person's goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to modify them, often helping with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful for strong mood swings, anger, relationship struggles, and self-management challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so treatment stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for differing schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, travel, or when in-person meetings are impractical, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on skill-building, problem-solving, and sustained support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is direct and structured while remaining compassionate, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Hypnotherapy to build practical skills and insight.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She brings 36 years of clinical experience to her practice, applying a long record of work with diverse presenting concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LPCC in Ohio with credential OH LPCC E.2303347-SUPV and maintains a practice serving clients from that state.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

She accepts international clients and offers services to people who are located outside the U.S., while conducting sessions in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem DepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English