- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Birnbaum is an Ohio LPCC with 36 years of clinical experience working with adults. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, life transitions, identity questions, and related concerns that commonly affect young adults.
Stephanie uses direct, structured sessions that aim to identify unhelpful patterns and teach practical skills. She leans on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients build emotional regulation and clearer thinking. She also uses solution-focused techniques and can include hypnotherapy and existential perspectives when appropriate.
Sessions are goal-oriented and skill-based. Stephanie helps people set boundaries, improve coping with change, manage overwhelming feelings, and create routine habits for sleep, focus, and work. She offers straightforward feedback and concrete exercises a person can practice between meetings.
Her work often supports people navigating early adult challenges like starting a first job, finishing school, shifting relationships, money stress, and questions about purpose. She also addresses longer-term concerns such as addiction, trauma, grief, and chronic stress responses.
Stephanie pays attention to both thought patterns and day-to-day habits. She helps clients learn to notice triggers, test new responses, and build more reliable self-management tools. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning, which helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and concentration. DBT teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships, which is useful for anger, overwhelm, and interpersonal strain.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stephanie works collaboratively to weigh methods that fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. She explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and practical.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between work or school commitments. It also lets people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, life transitions, grief, addiction concerns, and related issues that affect young adults.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and structured, focusing on practical skills, emotional regulation, and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices from Ohio.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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