Stephanie Howard , LPCC

Stephanie Howard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work with children, teens, adults, couples, parents, and families. She centers her practice on a strength-based, client-centered approach that highlights each person’s existing resources while encouraging growth in areas they want to change. Stephanie blends cognitive methods with faith-informed perspectives, art-based interventions, and play therapy techniques to meet clients where they are and tailor care to developmental needs.

Her experience includes helping people develop healthier coping skills for stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression, as well as supporting improvements in family relationships, parenting, and couple dynamics. Stephanie enjoys guiding clients to notice the positive elements in their lives, imagine a hopeful future, and create practical steps to reach personal goals. She finds it rewarding to witness steady progress and increased confidence as people recognize and build on their strengths.

Stephanie earned a BS in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University and completed an MA in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Kentucky in 2017 and achieved full licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky in 2019. She continues to refine her skills through ongoing education.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie Howard commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where clients lead the pace and topics of therapy - it is useful for building self-awareness, trust, and personal insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy involves simple attention and awareness exercises that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can help with stress, panic, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility to fit work, family, and daily routines. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care across busy schedules and life transitions.