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Stephanie Frey

Practical CBT with a client-centered approach

LMHC Iowa

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Frey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Iowa who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationships, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience to her work and supports clients dealing with depression, self-esteem struggles, OCD symptoms, panic and social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults. Her style is grounded in practical strategies and empathic listening.

Stephanie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build skills for coping and behavior change, while also drawing on client-centered methods that prioritize each person’s goals and strengths. Sessions emphasize collaboration, clear goals, and techniques tailored to the presenting concerns.

Stephanie welcomes clients seeking a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach paired with a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship. She offers a range of session formats to fit different schedules and preferences and works with clients to determine the most useful tools and strategies for their situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, OCD symptoms, and mood difficulties. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to build a strong working relationship and support clients as they define their goals and tap into their strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and she treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. Together with clients she assesses needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques or combines approaches so the work fits each person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to attend regularly, try different formats for skills practice or check-ins, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Stephanie commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, coping with life changes, and related mood or anxiety conditions.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering empathic support alongside practical techniques to change thought patterns and behaviors.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has seven years of experience providing therapeutic services within the mental health field and applies that clinical experience to a range of presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with license IA LMHC 077708 and practices in Iowa.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseADHD

Additional focus areas

Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English