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Online therapist

Stephanie Burl

Support for parents navigating life changes

Credentials
LCPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Stephanie

Stephanie Burl is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She has five years of clinical experience and helps people facing parenting challenges and major life changes. Stephanie aims to build a calm, respectful space where parents and adults can talk through stress and practical problems.

She speaks English and offers multiple online formats for sessions. Her approach is straightforward and people-focused. She pays attention to relationship patterns and communication habits that affect daily life.

Background and approach

Issues Stephanie often addresses include attachment concerns, trouble with communication, struggles around control, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also works with themes like forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia. In sessions she listens for what feels most pressing and helps set small, manageable goals.

Therapy is practical and paced to fit each person’s needs. Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. Over time she helps clients build clearer boundaries, improve conversations, and cope with life transitions in healthier ways.

Sessions focus on skills people can use between appointments. To begin the process she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their lives. Her practice uses a subscription model for sessions, which can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes building communication skills and healthier interaction patterns; it helps people who struggle with misunderstandings, conflict, or setting boundaries. Another approach focuses on managing anxiety and symptoms of post-traumatic stress by teaching coping strategies and step-by-step ways to reduce avoidance and distress.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to identify what feels most important and to try approaches that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This variety makes it easier to keep therapy consistent and to practice skills between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She works with parenting challenges and related stress from family dynamics, focusing on practical steps parents can take to improve daily routines and relationships.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is supportive and direct. She listens closely, helps set small goals, and offers practical skills for managing emotions and improving communication.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and has five years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Illinois and is an LCPC with licence number IL LCPC 180.017683.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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