- Client-centered focus
- Practical strategies
- Family concerns
About Stephanie
Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. Her work often focuses on family-related concerns, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and women's issues.
She holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master in Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary. Stephanie has almost two decades of counseling experience in settings such as emergency rooms, community counseling centers, schools, churches, group programs, and private practice.
Her approach blends practical techniques with a strong therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes that clients take an active role in setting goals and making changes. Treatment plans draw from cognitive behavioral methods and other theories chosen to match each person's needs.
Stephanie has worked with people affected by HIV and AIDS and has taught locally and nationally about compassion for those living with the illness. She also has experience with substance use issues, grief and end-of-life concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions commonly include behavior-focused strategies like cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and role play alongside narrative and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. She aims to translate theory into everyday skills so clients can manage stress, improve communication, and rebuild relationships.
Clients who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session to discuss goals and next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and collaboration so clients can name their goals and feel heard; it helps with relationship problems, grief, and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence behavior and uses practical exercises such as cognitive restructuring and relaxation training to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe and tell their life stories in ways that reduce shame and increase agency, which can be useful for issues like trauma and family of origin concerns.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps adjust techniques over time if something isn't working.
The main practical benefit of online work is that it can make scheduling therapy easier to fit into a busy life, such as fitting a session during a lunch break or avoiding transit time. Some clients prefer not being on camera and can choose shorter check-ins or phone conversations if those options are supported. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking to make sure they fit your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Stephanie focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress and workplace problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using practical techniques and goal-setting so clients take an active role in change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 19 years of experience providing counseling in hospitals, schools, community centers, churches, group settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the NC LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.