- Relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and life changes
About Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in New Mexico with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, and other issues commonly faced by young adults.
She spent three decades working in education before completing a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree and moving into community mental health. That background shaped her practical approach to problems like motivation, confidence, career transition, and parenting pressures.
In sessions she keeps language plain and direct. She works collaboratively to identify strengths and break problems into manageable steps. Therapy includes talking through difficult feelings, learning skills to manage stress and anxiety, and planning concrete changes for work or study challenges.
Her methods draw from several therapeutic approaches. Clients can expect a mix of acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive strategies to shift thinking patterns, and skills-based techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation is needed.
Dr. Ferguson often supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictive behaviors, body image and eating issues, and intimacy-related struggles. She also helps with family of origin concerns, communication problems, and the emotional aftermath of separation or divorce.
She offers sessions in English and works with adults in New Mexico. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling through the platform's sign-up process.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them. It helps when someone feels stuck, unsure of priorities, or pulled between competing goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior links, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when relationships feel overwhelming.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She uses a collaborative process to choose methods that fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That means early sessions include time to assess what helps most and then adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical advantage of doing therapy online is fitting sessions into a busy young adult life. Online work can make it easier to schedule around school or shifts, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits a daily routine. Because the therapist's listed session formats are not specified in the biography, people should confirm current online session options before booking. A clear plan will be agreed on together during the first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps with relationship struggles, self-esteem, career decisions, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and other issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with skills and exercises from several therapies.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as an LPCC and prior experience working in education for many years.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the NM LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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