- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and MI methods
About Stephanie
Stephanie Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, and major life changes.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on clear steps rather than long abstractions. Stephanie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy to help people identify patterns, increase motivation, and strengthen self-understanding.
Her background includes a degree from the University of Southern Indiana and work across community health settings. That experience means she is used to practical problems like caregiver stress, communication problems, substance use concerns, and family conflict. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, and guilt or shame.
In a typical session, conversations focus on what the person is facing now and on skills they can use between visits. Stephanie aims to help people clarify goals and take manageable steps toward them. She explains methods in plain language and encourages questions about how a particular approach might fit the client's life.
To begin, potential clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and current session options should be confirmed before booking.
How Stephanie uses evidence-based methods online
Stephanie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing uses short, focused conversation to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change and can help with substance use or making life changes.She also works from a person-centered frame that keeps the session focused on the client's priorities and pace. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client try options and adjust based on what helps the client meet their goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also allow sessions without a camera or with less bandwidth when that suits the person better. The therapist will discuss during matching which format might fit the client's schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and client-paced, using clear, evidence-based techniques and conversational guidance rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in community health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and completed her degree at the University of Southern Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
What are the first steps to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.