Stephanie Risinger
Practical therapy rooted in values and mindfulness
LCMFT, LMFT Kansas
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Stephanie
Stephanie Risinger is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT, LMFT) who brings 13 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She often supports clients dealing with fertility and postpartum concerns, eating and self-esteem issues, career-related stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and family of origin or communication difficulties. Stephanie also addresses concerns such as isolation, guilt and shame, and women’s health matters.
Her approach blends practical strategies with attention to values and present-moment awareness. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices to help clients clarify goals, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and build coping skills for daily life.
Stephanie’s training as a marriage and family therapist informs her understanding of how individual struggles connect with relationships and broader systems, even though much of her clinical work is with individuals. She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and has experience teaching psychology at the university level and speaking to community groups.
Stephanie practices in Kansas and conducts sessions in English. She offers a collaborative, down-to-earth style aimed at helping people move toward greater balance and purpose.
Evidence-Informed Methods for Online Care
Stephanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online sessions, using each approach to address different aspects of distress. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing willingness to accept difficult feelings while taking value-driven action, which can help with issues such as grief, life transitions, and chronic stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit for each person’s needs. That collaborative stance helps clients engage with strategies that feel meaningful and workable for their situation.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to access therapy from wherever the client is located in Kansas. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments while maintaining continuity of care across weeks and months.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English