- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness techniques
About Stephanie
Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Stephanie also addresses related problems such as attachment struggles, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and fertility or family of origin concerns.
Stephanie uses a mix of practical, evidence-informed methods. She draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered practices. She also includes mindfulness and body-based techniques when helpful to address how emotions show up in the body.
Sessions focus on noticing patterns and experimenting with small changes. Conversations aim to name feelings, identify the triggers they sit on, and try different ways of responding. Work can include skills practice, values-based planning, and tracking thoughts or behaviors between visits.
Stephanie frames the work as collaborative. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and offers tools and observations to move toward clearer relationships with self and others. This practical stance guides sessions whether someone is dealing with current stress or processing past wounds.
To begin, she asks people to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in her practice focuses on naming and tracking emotions in the moment to shift recurring patterns in relationships and personal responses. EFT helps when core feelings are hard to identify or when interactions repeat in painful ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and small, practical actions; it supports managing difficult thoughts and building a life guided by what matters rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection styles shape current reactions and seeks new ways of relating that reduce reactivity and isolation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats approach choice as a collaborative decision based on the person’s goals, what has or hasn’t worked before, and how emotions are showing up now. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust methods together as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let work continue when life circumstances make in-person visits harder. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling, session length, and any format details during the initial matching and planning steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ+ related issues, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working with people through a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LPC credential in Pennsylvania and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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