- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Practical coping skills
About Stephanie
Stephanie Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting concerns, and coping with life changes including caregiver strain and feelings of isolation.
She uses straightforward, person-focused talk therapy and listens closely to what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that increase stress, trying concrete coping skills, and setting small, achievable steps forward. Stephanie also addresses communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and self-love as they come up.
Her methods draw from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. That looks like reflective listening, testing practical behavior changes, and working toward short-term goals. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and then practices different ways of responding.
Stephanie aims to combine practical tools with steady support so clients can handle daily pressures more easily. Conversations are direct and focused on what the person wants to change next. She encourages small experiments between sessions to see what helps in real life.
People often come to her when they feel stuck after a job change, a shift in relationships, or new caregiving demands. She helps clarify priorities and map concrete steps that fit an adult's everyday schedule and responsibilities.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify values and priorities by keeping the conversation focused on the client's perspective and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple experiments and skill practice to reduce anxiety, shift unhelpful thinking, and build concrete routines that make daily life easier.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to use based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative choice can be adjusted over time as the person tests what helps.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They can also let people try skills in their regular routines and report back on what worked between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting issues, and life transitions including caregiver stress and loneliness.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses person-centered conversations plus practical techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and test small behavior changes that match a client's goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of experience providing therapy and has worked with adults across common life challenges like job and relationship changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.