Stephanie Maxwell, LPC
Compassionate counselor helping people rewrite their story
Details
| Name | Stephanie Maxwell |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Stephanie
Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship strain. She also supports clients dealing with LGBTQ concerns and identity questions.
Her work begins with listening closely to each person's story. She believes people do best when they feel seen and accepted. Sessions are collaborative - clients set the goals and she offers practical tools and perspectives to try between visits.
Background and approach
Stephanie draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problems and rewrite their stories. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build meaningful actions. Those approaches are blended with mindfulness and body-based techniques when they fit.
She is experienced with a wide range of concerns beyond the main specialties, including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, and fertility-related stress. She also has experience supporting people navigating kink and alternative sex culture, autism spectrum concerns, and relationship transitions like divorce. Therapy with her aims to be straightforward and practical.
Expect clear goals, small experiments between sessions, and a focus on what changes feel most doable. Stephanie works to make sessions a steady, nonjudgmental place to name problems and try new ways forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Stephanie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Stephanie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Stephanie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT translate to online therapy
Stephanie uses Narrative Therapy to help people step back from a problem and see it as something separate from themselves. Online sessions often focus on the stories you tell about yourself and how those stories can be changed to reduce shame, fear, or stuckness. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most and take small, value-based actions. ACT techniques used online can include brief behavioral experiments and mindfulness exercises that fit into daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with clients about goals, tries different techniques, and adjusts methods based on what feels useful. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Online formats make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels like too much. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, timely feedback, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options let clients shape therapy around work, caregiving, or health limitations while trying Narrative and ACT tools in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can use the same core techniques online as in person, and sessions are focused on practical steps you can use between appointments.Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and LGBTQ issues. She also works with related concerns such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and fertility worries.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens to your story, helps you set goals, and uses practical tools to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania. That time includes work with trauma, mood concerns, and identity-related questions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
She meets with clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different needs like shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth connections.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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