Stephanie Thomas , LPC

Stephanie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience in clinical practice and leadership roles. She has served as a therapist, clinical director, and executive director, bringing a breadth of experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career transitions, chronic mental illness including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and the impacts of physical trauma and various forms of abuse. She has also supported survivors of human trafficking and those recovering from emotional harm.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and engaging, rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Stephanie blends cognitive-behavioral strategies and dialectical behavioral techniques with solution-focused elements and a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) component to tailor care to each person’s needs. This combination allows her to address symptoms, patterns in relationships, and practical skills for daily life.

LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that authorizes a clinician to provide mental health therapy in Texas. Stephanie frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She encourages those ready for change to reach out for support and partnership on their path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Stephanie Thomas draws from a mix of approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then focus on actions that reflect their values; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in early and current relationships to improve closeness, trust, and emotional regulation, which can benefit concerns like abandonment, codependency, and relationship conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and coping with daily challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and experiences, and adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access care from home, during breaks, or while traveling. These options can make scheduling easier, maintain continuity during life changes, and support consistent progress through convenient, ongoing contact with licensed professionals and therapists.