Therapist profile
Stephanie Birnbaum, LPCC
Ohio LPCC - Stress and Parenting support
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- CBT interventions
- DBT skills
- Faith-sensitive options
About Stephanie
Stephanie Birnbaum is an Ohio LPCC with 36 years of clinical experience helping adults manage anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, relationship strain, and major life changes. She works with people who want practical tools and clear direction for everyday problems at home and work. Sessions may include a faith-sensitive perspective when a client requests integration of Biblical wisdom alongside psychological methods.
Her approach is direct and structured. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns and build clear, usable skills for emotion regulation, boundary setting, and decision making. Stephanie uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and to reduce overwhelming reactions.
She also draws on solution-focused methods to set concrete goals and track small wins. Existential therapy is used to address questions of meaning, identity, and life purpose when those issues surface. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an adjunct to help with habit change or focused relaxation when appropriate.
Clients get practical steps each week. Sessions aim to make problems more manageable and to strengthen long-term self-leadership. Stephanie can integrate faith concerns into therapy when asked, while grounding work in observable strategies and skills.
Her work includes concerns related to parenting, family problems, caregiving for aging relatives, and career transitions. People seeking help for grief, addiction, or coping with burnout may also find a practical path forward in her sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, useful for intense feelings and relationship strain.She also uses solution-focused approaches to set small, measurable goals and track progress week to week. These methods are practical to try in between sessions and help people notice steady improvements. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work; she will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue care when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, practice skills, and set homework that work over remote sessions as well as in person.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and structured, focusing on practical tools, skill building, and clear steps to reduce overwhelm.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices with that credential in the state.
Can she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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