- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- Addiction support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Birmingham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with five years of experience. She works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of major life changes. She also addresses addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.
She uses straightforward, problem-focused methods to help clients notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. Sessions often include practical steps you can try between meetings. Stephanie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down overwhelming problems into manageable parts and to build clearer coping strategies.
Her background includes work in correctional settings with justice-involved people. That experience informs how she talks about structure, accountability, and rebuilding routines after setbacks. It also influences how she supports people facing stigma and discrimination.
Conversations in sessions are described simply and directly. She helps people name what is happening, test small changes, and notice what works. The focus is on usable tools - like thought records, behavioral experiments, and short skills practice - rather than long lectures.
For a young adult worrying about work, studies, identity, or feeling behind peers, she aims to make the work practical. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT is used in online sessions and what to expect
Stephanie regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online. CBT helps you identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and focuses on small, practical changes you can try between sessions.Sessions often include short exercises such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and goal-setting. These tools translate well to remote work because notes and homework can be shared and reviewed together. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to pick which tools to try and will adjust approaches based on how the client responds.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Stephanie will help figure out what fits your needs and goals. She will check in on how techniques are working and recommend alternatives when something feels off. That collaborative planning helps clients stay involved and in control of their progress.
The specific session formats available for meetings are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, early career schedules, or caregiving duties. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let you avoid travel on busy days.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to gender and LGBT identity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, problem-focused work that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thought and behavior patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a counselor in Wisconsin, including time working in correctional settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted; she works with clients located in the United States consistent with her licensure.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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