- Practical behavior skills
- Values based goals
- Mindfulness practice
About Stephanie
Stephanie Faison is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and family concerns. Her approach aims to help people build motivation, self-esteem, and clearer direction when life feels stuck.
Stephanie creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions emphasize practical steps that fit into daily life. She encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Her work draws on methods that help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. That can look like testing out a different way of communicating, practicing short attention exercises, or setting a value-based goal and tracking progress. Conversations are direct but warm, with an emphasis on skills clients can use between sessions.
Over two decades she has supported people through shifts such as midlife changes, caregiving stress, and seasonal mood difficulties. She also addresses issues like codependency, forgiveness, and social anxiety. These concerns are handled with straightforward strategies and gradual goal setting.
Stephanie invites clients to name what matters most and to choose steps toward it. She helps people weigh options, build habits, and notice small wins. The focus is on steady, realistic progress toward a more manageable and meaningful life.
How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters most. It encourages small actions tied to personal values to build a clearer sense of purpose and forward motion.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses short exercises and experiments to test beliefs and try new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve awareness. These short practices can help with rumination, stress, and feelings that get in the way of everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That often means mixing techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that regular online sessions let them practice new skills in real life between appointments and keep momentum toward their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiving stress, codependency, social anxiety, and midlife transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and supportive, using exercises and conversations to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She emphasizes steps clients can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional work experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.