Stephanie Brewer

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC Alabama

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Stephanie

Stephanie Brewer is an LPC based in Alabama who brings a decade of clinical experience to work with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She blends practical strategies with empathic support to help clients navigate life transitions, cope with trauma and loss, and address chronic stressors such as caregiver burden, compassion fatigue, or workplace challenges. Her practice also includes attention to attachment and abandonment wounds, body image concerns, codependency, and substance-related problems.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized, using evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and trauma-focused work. Stephanie emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation, and she incorporates motivational interviewing when readiness for change and substance use are part of the picture.

She aims to create a respectful, sensitive environment where clients can build skills, explore patterns, and move toward clearer goals. Stephanie offers services through formats that fit modern schedules, and she encourages people who are ready to begin the process to take the step of reaching out and completing the intake steps to match with her availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and support to help clarify values and personal goals. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-directed method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen readiness for change, which can be useful when addressing substance use or motivation-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques, adjusting focus over time, and combining approaches so care aligns with changing circumstances.

Online delivery through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity across life changes. These options offer flexibility in how and when people connect with licensed professionals, supporting ongoing work on coping skills, trauma processing, behavior change, and emotional growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and tailored, combining client-centered care with evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The provider has 10 years of professional work experience in mental health settings and related clinical roles.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is licensed as an LPC in Alabama with licence number AL LPC LPC04215 and practices from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English