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Dr. Stephanie Ferguson

Experienced LPCC blending evidence and empathy

LPCC New Mexico

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Stephanie

Dr. Stephanie Ferguson brings six years of clinical experience as an LPCC practicing in New Mexico and draws on a long background in education to inform her counseling work.

Background and approach

She helps people identify strengths and tackle issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem and confidence, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career or education decisions, coping with life changes, and coaching needs. Her approach is collaborative: she gets to know each client, meets them where they are, and tailors strategies from multiple therapies to fit their goals.

Ferguson emphasizes practical, person-centered care in a rural community setting, combining evidence-informed techniques with an appreciation for each client’s story and context.

She has worked with concerns that include trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and a range of family and interpersonal difficulties such as attachment and blended family issues. Clients can expect a counseling partner who values openness, curiosity, and steady support while they pursue a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care



Dr. Ferguson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress; CBT often focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors that can be changed to improve daily functioning. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with values-based action to support people facing life transitions, grieving, or ongoing emotional struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. She works with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then blends methods as needed so the plan matches the individual’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic limits. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, try different session rhythms, and access supportive conversations from wherever the client is located within New Mexico. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, and client-centered techniques to these online formats to keep work focused and actionable while accommodating each person’s schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy-related matters, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, drawing from multiple evidence-informed approaches to meet clients where they are and build practical plans together.
What clinical experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience as a counselor and decades of prior work in education that inform her perspective and coaching-oriented approach.
Where is she licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
She is licensed as an LPCC in New Mexico with license details listed as NM LPCC CTB-2023-0339.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for clients to engage in therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English