Stephanie Sammarco , LPC, LPMHC

Stephanie Sammarco is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed professional mental health counselor (LPMHC) practicing from New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, couples, families, and people aged 16 and older, addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to LGBTQ identity. Her practice also focuses on attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication difficulties, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

Stephanie prioritizes forming a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust and a nonjudgmental stance, believing that a collaborative relationship is central to meaningful work. Her approach is eclectic and tailored to each person - she draws from client-centered principles that emphasize empathy and respect, cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness techniques to foster present-moment awareness, and other methods chosen to suit the presenting issues and goals. With experience supporting crisis workers, those facing suicidal ideation or self-harm, and people navigating major life transitions, she brings practical skills and compassionate attention to complex situations.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, individualized process that focuses on building coping skills, improving relationships, and finding workable solutions for life s challenges. Stephanie communicates in English and brings a steady, experienced presence to therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie Sammarco integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into online work to address emotional and relational concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's experience - it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore identity, family issues, or relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns often seen with anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also incorporates mindfulness-based strategies to help clients build present-moment awareness and coping skills for stress, chronic pain, and emotional regulation. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single model to everyone.

Online therapy with Stephanie is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy in ways that fit daily life while working with a licensed professional.