- Client-centered approach
- Practical CBT tools
- Strengths focused
About Stephanie
Stephanie Franklin is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and treats each conversation as the place to build on strengths already present. Stephanie speaks plainly and aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-first space where clients guide the pace and focus of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her approach when people want clear tools to manage thoughts, mood, and behavior. Together these methods allow for gentle exploration and hands-on skill building.
Stephanie has worked with concerns such as relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and identity issues including LGBT matters. She also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the stress that comes with big life changes. Communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation are common topics in her practice.
In sessions she focuses on listening, reflecting, and offering practical strategies you can try between meetings. The goal is to help people strengthen coping skills, regain a sense of choice, and move toward goals that matter to them.
Stephanie practices in Texas and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works in English and does not take international clients at this time.
Client-centered and CBT approaches for online care
Stephanie uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead, offering active listening and support as people describe what matters to them. This approach helps when someone needs a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, family issues, or identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday coping strategies by offering clear tools to try between sessions.
Finding the right way to work is a shared process. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to decide whether a more reflective, client-led style or goal-focused CBT tools are best. She tailors the plan to the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one approach fits everyone.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and keeping continuity through life changes. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. The focus is on making therapy manageable and useful, so sessions can meet real life demands while helping people move toward their goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, ADHD, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered with an emphasis on listening first and building on a person's strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy for concrete skills work when helpful.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relationship concerns in Texas.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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