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Stephanie Trahant

Guided, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Grief, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
Languages
English
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Trahant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience who helps people address relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person's needs, combining practical tools with conversational exploration and occasional written homework for those who find it useful. Stephanie values walking alongside clients through loss and major life changes, and she often integrates attention to meaning and personal values into her work.

Her style is collaborative and warm, balancing structure and flexibility so clients can set clear goals while also exploring deeper questions about purpose and connection. Stephanie describes her approach as part therapist, part coach, and part spiritual guide when desired, and she leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside existential perspectives and EMDR-informed work when appropriate.

Based in Virginia, she offers sessions through multiple online formats and aims to help people find language for complex feelings, restore communication, and build coping skills that fit everyday life.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Stephanie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress. CBT sessions tend to focus on practical strategies and actionable steps that can be practiced between meetings.

She also draws on Existential Therapy to explore questions of meaning, purpose, and values when clients face life transitions, grief, or searching periods. This approach supports deeper reflection about personal priorities and can complement more skills-based work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to determine whether CBT, existential exploration, EMDR-informed techniques, or a combination best aligns with their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adapting as progress unfolds.

Online formats she offers include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexibility in scheduling and ongoing support between live conversations. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from home while working together on goals and coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with issues such as relationship challenges, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style blends practical interventions and reflective conversation, offering homework when helpful and combining structured techniques with exploration of meaning and values.
What is her professional background and experience?
Stephanie holds 12 years of counseling experience and has worked in the field while balancing family responsibilities over time.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LPC with licensure details CO LPC 3033 and VA LPC 0701008875, and she practices from Virginia.
In which languages can clients communicate with her?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGrief

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Virginia

Languages

English