Stephanie Speller-Henderson, LCMHC
Helping people rebuild after stress and trauma
Details
| Name | Stephanie Speller-Henderson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 19 |
About Stephanie
Stephanie Speller-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She draws on 19 years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, and trauma. Her work is practical and direct, aimed at helping clients set clear goals and make steady changes.
She uses an integrated approach tailored to each person. That can include Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused methods.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding patterns, reshaping unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new behaviors in daily life. Stephanie holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Theology in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Hood Theological Seminary.
She also facilitated the Life Innovations Prepare and Enrichment Marital Counseling Program and has taught about compassion for people living with HIV and AIDS at local and national levels. Her experience includes work in emergency rooms, community counseling centers, schools, churches, group settings, and independent practice.
She has provided counseling across a wide range of issues including caregiver stress, attachment concerns, communication problems, grief and end-of-life counseling, workplace stress, and post-traumatic stress. In sessions clients collaborate on goals and treatment tasks. Techniques may include cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, role play, reframing, and targeted homework.
The therapist and client work together to track progress and adjust the plan to fit real life needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Stephanie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Stephanie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: 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 Stephanie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Stephanie often blends Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients make sense of their story and change everyday thoughts and behaviors. Narrative Therapy involves looking at personal stories and separating problems from the person to create new, more helpful narratives. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.She also uses Client-Centered techniques that emphasize listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace. Together the approaches allow a collaborative process where therapist and client decide which methods fit the client’s goals and life circumstances. The therapist helps weigh options and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when written reflection helps the process. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and real-world changes.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and varied, using Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, CBT, Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused techniques to match each client's needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 19 years of clinical experience across hospitals, community centers, schools, churches, group settings, and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NC LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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