- Person-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Supports adults and couples
About Stephanie
Stephanie Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with ten years of practice experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and believes clients are the best experts on their own lives. Her style focuses on helping people notice their strengths and build confidence so they can make meaningful changes.
She meets with adults and couples who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, and major life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse and supports people who struggle with anger, intimacy, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her work blends careful listening with practical steps people can try between sessions.
Stephanie trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Vermont. Her background includes time in private practice, crisis centers, hospitals, employee assistance programs, community mental health, and primary care clinics. These varied settings shaped how she adapts her approach to different needs.
In sessions she follows a Client-Centered Therapy approach, offering a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace. She also uses trauma-informed methods to help people change the meaning of painful memories and reduce their hold on day-to-day life.
If you are looking for a counselor who will listen, reflect what matters to you, and help you take concrete steps forward, she may be a fit. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
How client-centered care translates to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities. In plain terms, this means the therapist reflects what the client says, asks helpful questions, and supports clients as they decide what changes to try. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions where having someone hear your perspective can help clarify the next step.Stephanie also brings a trauma-informed perspective that pays attention to how past harm affects present behavior and relationships. That way of working aims to help people change unhelpful meanings they’ve made from painful events and to build small new habits that feel safer over time. These methods can be used together so sessions stay focused on whatever matters most to the client.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. If something doesn’t feel helpful, the plan can change and other options can be tried until a better fit is found.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and more ways to maintain continuity when schedules shift. Some clients prefer shorter check-ins when they have limited time or a phone session when bandwidth is low. The specific session formats offered for Stephanie’s work are not detailed here, so please confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stephanie work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a Client-Centered Therapy approach that emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and setting goals that feel meaningful to the person.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in a range of settings including private practice, crisis centers, hospitals, community mental health, and primary care clinics.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCPC credential, listed as IL LCPC, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.