Therapist profile
Stephanie Speller-Henderson, LCMHC
Licensed counselor - family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Family of origin issues
About Stephanie
Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses caregiver stress, attachment issues, communication problems, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, and related areas.
Stephanie works with adults to talk through difficult family patterns and relationship strain. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tasks to help people manage symptoms and respond differently to old problems. Sessions emphasize clear goals and active steps the client can try between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary. She has provided counseling in emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, and private practice settings. She has also taught locally and nationally about supporting people living with HIV and AIDS.
Stephanie describes her method as integrated. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, and on Client-Centered and Narrative ideas to attend to each person’s story. She adapts techniques to the issues a client brings and the goals they set together.
In sessions she may use behavior change tasks, cognitive restructuring, relaxation and role play. She asks clients to take responsibility for choices that shape their progress and to work with the therapist on clear treatment goals. The result is a practical, action-oriented focus on everyday family and relationship problems.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening to the person’s experience and shaping goals from what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean mixing CBT exercises with conversations about life story and relationships until a useful plan emerges.
Specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm exact options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let people use tools and exercises during the session that can be applied immediately to home and family life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family problems does she help with?
She helps people facing family conflict, communication breakdowns, caregiving stress, and issues tied to family of origin.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her style is integrated and practical, using Client-Centered principles and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside narrative and solution-focused ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working in hospitals, community centers, schools, churches, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
Can she see non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available formats before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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