Stephanie Thomas

Compassionate, evidence-informed counseling for life changes

LPC Texas

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Stephanie

Stephanie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings two decades of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment principles and attachment-informed perspectives to help people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and stress related to career and life transitions. Her practice also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, grief, and issues such as codependency, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation.

Her style is warm and engaged, focused on treating clients with sensitivity and respect while offering practical tools for coping and growth. Stephanie has supported people facing complex mental health concerns and relational wounds, including survivors of emotional and physical trauma.

She works collaboratively to develop strategies for communication, emotional regulation, and rebuilding trust after betrayal or loss. Stephanie accepts international clients and provides services in English from her Texas practice, using a range of online session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Therapy Options for Online Care

Stephanie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood instability. CBT focuses on practical strategies and behavioral changes that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful action. ACT can be helpful for stress, chronic worry, and life transitions where shifting perspective and building psychological flexibility matter. Attachment-informed work complements these methods by exploring relational patterns and safety in relationships, which is useful for intimacy issues, attachment wounds, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess goals, preferences, and how different methods fit their needs, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, receive ongoing skills coaching between sessions, and access care from Texas or internationally when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and family conflicts, grief, and career-related stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is warm and engaging, integrating cognitive behavioral methods alongside acceptance and commitment and attachment-informed techniques to offer practical skills and relational insight.

What is her background and experience?

Stephanie has 20 years of experience working in roles such as therapist, clinical director, and executive director, supporting people with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor holding license TX LPC 62409 and practices from Texas while accepting clients internationally.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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 start, 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 Trauma and abuseCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English