ABOUT ME
My goal as a therapist is to help people find healing & joy in their lives so that they can live as they were created to & reach out beyond themselves. I have been a therapist for 7 years and worked with people of all ages (children, teens, families, parents, adults, couples) using a variety of therapy modalities including: cognitive, Christian, art, and play therapies. I tend to use a strength-based approach to therapy, which means I go where my clients need/want to go and I encourage the strengths I see in them while also promoting growth in other areas. I have experience in helping people develop healthier coping skills for stress, anxiety, anger, grief & depression, as well as improve relationships with their children, spouses and extended families. Some of my favorite things to do are to help clients see the good in their lives, then dream of the future and develop practical steps towards achieving those dreams. It is very fulfilling to see people make progress in areas they desire to see change, and to recognize their own strengths!
A few stats:
1993--graduated from Bell County High School in KY
1998- completed my BS in Child and Family Studies from EKU, Richmond, KY
2015--earned my MA in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
2017--obtained a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of KY
2019–became a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in KY
I continue to hone my clinical skills with ongoing education.
SPECIALTIES
*Christian Counseling
* Stress, Anxiety
* Self esteem
* Depression
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Forgiveness , Life Purpose , Women's Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
Years of Experience: 7
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Body image, Divorce and separation, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
KY LPCC 260971
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Howard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is really great. She helps me especially on my tough times. I can message her anytime and she never fails to get back o me. I love her!
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Stephanie, has been extremely helpful. She listens and gives good advice but not in a pushy way. She lets you talk and feels like a friend who really listens but doesn’t try and tell you what to do.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Stephanie is very attentive and tries to follow up and be as helpful as possible
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd