I am licensed in Missouri with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MO LPC 2012037842
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Just started but she seems intelligent compassionate and understanding.
Written on Jul 20, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I’m grateful for Stephanie Cook support, guidance, and care throughout our therapy sessions. her empathy, understanding, and genuine concern for my well-being have been invaluable to me during my journey of personal growth and healing.
From the very beginning, she created a safe and non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable opening up and exploring my thoughts and emotions. her active listening and insightful perspectives have helped me gain clarity and a deeper understanding of myself. Your gentle nudges and thoughtful questions have challenged me to confront my fears and unhelpful patterns, ultimately leading me towards positive change.
Beyond the professional realm, I appreciate her warmth and genuine care for my overall well-being. her encouragement and belief in my ability to overcome obstacles have been a source of strength and motivation.
Words cannot fully express how grateful I am for her dedication and commitment to my healing process. she played an instrumental role in helping me become a better version of myself, and for that, I will forever be thankful.
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Stephanie has been super helpful and really helps me feel like I’m heard and helps me see things in a differently. I have learned a few things about myself, I wasn’t really aware of until a few weeks ago. I’m really grateful she is apart of my journey.
Written on Jun 09, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I have only met with Stephanie once so far but she has reached out to me checking in with me. She truly hears what I say. Talking with her is as easy as if I was talking with one of my friends.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate the help in helping to coach me through this next stage in life with my mother's possible dementia or Alzheimer's. It's a bit overwhelming but having someone to definitely gets what's going on and how it plays on life's stress and emotions is just what I need right now.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Stephanie is a great counselor. She has been very responsive, respectful and caring. She has given me great advise.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues