Stephanie Howard is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.
01About Stephanie
Stephanie Howard is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away and emphasizes strengths clients already have. Parents who are worried about family strain or relationship conflict will find a calm, direct style geared toward real problem solving.
With seven years of experience, she draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s goals front and center.
Background and approach
She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are woven into sessions to build steady coping skills and short-term plans. Sessions often focus on learning new ways to handle anger, panic, grief, or the stress of everyday life.
Stephanie helps people improve relationships and parenting by identifying small changes that make a difference. She guides clients through steps to rebuild self-esteem, manage addictions, and work through trauma and abuse at a pace that feels manageable. Her background includes a master’s degree in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling and ongoing coursework to sharpen clinical skills.
That training supports a hands-on style that mixes listening with clear tools and practice exercises. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. Therapy is offered in English and provided through a range of online formats.
People who prefer to start with a short check-in or a focused plan for a few sessions will find this approach well suited to busy lives.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 260971 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1881055010 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Stephanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Stephanie names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Stephanie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches for change in online sessions
Client-centered therapy places the person’s needs and goals at the center of each session, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s pace to set the agenda and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and ground attention in difficult moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. That way sessions stay practical and aligned with the client’s preferences and life demands.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in how people connect. Video is useful for full sessions and interactive exercises, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching or reminders between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while focusing on clear tools and measurable steps.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related concerns like self-esteem and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to build coping skills and short-term plans.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns and continues professional education to refine her skills.
What are her official credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
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