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Stephanie Speller-Henderson

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LCMHC North Carolina

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

Stephanie Speller-Henderson is an experienced licensed counselor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She approaches each person with a collaborative spirit, helping clients identify goals and take an active role in their treatment.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes translating evidence-based ideas into practical skills clients can use in daily life. Stephanie holds a Masters of Art in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina - Charlotte and a Masters in Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary.

She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC and brings 19 years of professional experience across settings that have included emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, family treatment programs, and both group and independent practice.

Stephanie has also taught locally and nationally on compassion for people living with HIV and AIDS and is trained to facilitate the Life Innovations Prepare and Enrichment Marital Counseling Program. Her work integrates several therapeutic methods, with particular use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thinking patterns and develop behavior-based strategies.

Stephanie adapts techniques to each client’s needs, drawing on narrative, psychodynamic, client-centered, and solution-focused ideas as appropriate, and she involves clients directly in setting and pursuing goals for growth.

Approaches That Translate to Online Therapy

Stephanie regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work, emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative relationship that supports clients as they clarify values and goals. Narrative Therapy complements these approaches by helping people reframe life stories and separate problems from identity, which can be useful when addressing relationship patterns and family issues.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She works together with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work progresses to ensure interventions remain relevant and helpful.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. These options provide flexibility for regular check-ins, skill practice, or longer sessions, and they support ongoing collaboration between licensed professionals and the people they serve.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related areas such as attachment challenges, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with exploration of personal history. Techniques are chosen to match each person's needs and goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has 19 years of experience providing counseling in emergency rooms, community centers, schools, churches, family treatment centers, and independent practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina, listed under NC LCMHC 5451, and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English