Stephanie Knauer , LPC

Stephanie Knauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania who brings a thoughtful, skill-based approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and life transitions. With seven years of clinical experience, she combines training and hands-on work across inpatient behavioral health and substance use settings to support teens and adults through difficult life challenges.

Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Shippensburg University in 2016 and continued at Shippensburg to receive her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018. Her background includes work in psychiatric inpatient treatment as well as both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling, giving her a broad perspective on acute and ongoing care needs.

She draws from a range of therapeutic methods and often leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, complemented by solution-focused techniques and holistic wellness strategies. Stephanie also integrates approaches that address attachment and self-esteem concerns when relevant, tailoring interventions to each person’s situation and goals.

In addition to general mental health and trauma work, Stephanie has a particular interest in performance anxiety among athletes and in supporting people facing caregiving stress, grief, and co-occurring conditions. As an LPC Stephanie is qualified to provide professional counseling services and works to create practical, goal-oriented plans to help clients move forward.

Approach-Driven Care Delivered Online

Stephanie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so care remains practical and client-centered.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care despite geographic or time constraints, and they allow clients to choose the format that best supports active work on their goals with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.