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Stephanie Fuertes

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

LMHC New York

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

Stephanie Fuertes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and loss, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to explore how thoughts influence feelings and actions while also honoring each person's unique perspective and life story. Her manner is described as authentic, compassionate, and non-judgmental, and she emphasizes a client-centered stance that recognizes the individual as the expert in their own life.

Stephanie integrates trauma-informed thinking to help uncover patterns rooted in past experiences, and she combines mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to support coping, build skills, and create practical steps forward. She works with issues including depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and parenting concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment struggles, and many related areas.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Stephanie provides several online formats to fit different needs. Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Stephanie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns that contribute to distress, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance that validates the client's own expertise and supports personal growth through empathic listening and collaboration.

She also weaves mindfulness techniques into sessions to help clients build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Together, these approaches can be tailored to address trauma, relationship concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to select approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, while allowing clients to choose the way of communicating that feels most accessible to them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Stephanie work with?
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and parenting difficulties, and many related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an authentic, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach that centers the client as the expert while blending practical strategies and trauma-aware insight.
What is her professional background?
Stephanie has six years of experience working with adults through life transitions, stressful situations, behavioral and emotional problems, loss, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 010767, and her practice is located in New York.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Yes, she offers services in both English and Spanish but is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost structured for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish