Stephanie Miller-Olsen , LMHC

Stephanie Miller-Olsen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LMHC she holds a professional credential that authorizes her to provide mental health counseling in the state of New York. She has worked with both children and adults, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use, and trauma.

Stephanie creates a nonjudgmental environment intended to support personal growth and lasting change. She focuses on helping clients identify practical tools and strategies to meet goals and improve overall quality of life. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and building skills that clients can apply between sessions.

At this time Stephanie is available only for chat sessions. She is willing to exchange messages between scheduled sessions when those messages accompany regular session time, as she views that ongoing communication as a way to enhance therapeutic work. Clients should note that she is unable to provide documentation for legal or court proceedings. She looks forward to hearing from prospective clients interested in working together via chat.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Stephanie integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her work, adapting these approaches to each client's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore personal values and goals. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. DBT teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits that support continuity and access to care. While licensed professionals and therapists use a range of formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - Stephanie currently offers chat sessions and message exchanges between scheduled sessions. These options can increase flexibility, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular contact during life transitions.