- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Stephanie
Stephanie Donley is an LMSW with 10 years of practice based in Michigan. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges linked to life changes and caregiving.
She uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on practical steps, coping skills, and clearer ways of thinking. Stephanie draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and acceptance-oriented practices to help people respond differently to stressful situations.
Her background includes work with people affected by cancer and those at end of life, as well as people managing caregiver stress and chronic health concerns. That experience informs a practical style that combines coaching, problem solving, and emotional support.
Stephanie describes her communication as kind and engaging. She favors non-stigmatizing language and states her practice is LGBTQ+ affirming. She emphasizes respecting each person’s experience while helping them identify small, usable changes.
In sessions she typically helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new coping skills, and set doable goals. She also uses mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to reduce getting stuck on difficult thoughts. The focus is on day-to-day improvements that fit into real life.
How Stephanie uses therapy approaches online
Stephanie commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with anxiety and stress. ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match their values. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress.She also incorporates client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and build on strengths. This means the therapist and client work together to decide which methods feel most useful. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process based on the client’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Online work can make it easier to continue regular appointments while juggling caregiving, job demands, or treatment for chronic illness. Licensed professionals help clients adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to a remote setting so skills can be used in everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is solution-focused and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in multiple settings, including work with people affected by cancer and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.