Stephanie Fuentes
Compassionate counselor blending practical tools and insight
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Stephanie
Stephanie Fuentes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, anger, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She also offers support around LGBT concerns and a broad set of related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and post-traumatic stress. With fifteen years of experience, she blends practical problem-solving with attention to emotional meaning and personal values.
Her approach emphasizes building a respectful, collaborative relationship that centers the client’s goals and pacing. Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and she draws on client-centered principles to create an accepting space where people can explore feelings.
She also incorporates existential and Jungian ideas when examining life purpose and personal narratives, and mindfulness practices to support grounding and present-moment awareness. Stephanie welcomes those who are ready to take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life and frames counseling as a series of manageable steps.
She encourages prospective clients to recognize reaching out as an important first move and works with them to shape a path forward that reflects their priorities and strengths.
Integrating evidence-based approaches in online therapy
Stephanie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering an accepting, empathetic stance that prioritizes the client’s agenda and fosters trust while they explore feelings and goals. These approaches can be combined with mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness during challenging moments.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with clients to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques as the work evolves to ensure a good match over time.
Online therapy with her is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work from wherever a client is located in Florida, supporting regular progress and easier access to therapeutic tools and feedback between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English