- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Stephanie
Stephanie Fuertes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York with six years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and other life changes. Stephanie also supports people coping with depression, addiction concerns, parenting strain, identity and intimacy questions, and career stress.
Her approach centers on treating the person as the expert in their own life. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of her practice and helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior.
Stephanie also draws on mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness and on solution-focused strategies to set small, practical goals. Motivational interviewing ideas help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. She describes her work as straightforward and respectful, with an emphasis on clear steps people can take between sessions.
Sessions often involve talking through current problems, practicing new ways of thinking, and trying out small behavior changes. For trauma-related concerns she uses trauma-informed ways of understanding how past events shape present reactions. Stephanie aims to help people recognize patterns, name options, and make choices that fit their life.
She offers counseling in English and Spanish and sees adults in New York. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How Stephanie Uses Approaches in Remote Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the individual so the person feels understood and involved in decisions. This approach is useful when someone wants a respectful space to sort through feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thought patterns that influence mood and behavior and offers concrete exercises to test and change those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions, which can help reduce reactivity and support clearer choices.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting as progress is made. That makes the process more responsive and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counseling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quieter check-ins during a lunch break or between activities. It also lets people try different tools with guidance - thought records from CBT, short mindfulness exercises, or focused goal steps from solution-focused work - so therapy fits into everyday life rather than adding extra demands.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief as well as depression, addictions, parenting strain, and related issues.
What is her general style in sessions?
Sessions are person-centered and straightforward, with respectful listening and practical steps to try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults facing life transitions, emotional and behavioral concerns, and trauma.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.