Dr. Stephanie Ferguson, LPCC - Therapist in New Mexico

About Stephanie

Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in New Mexico. She brings six years of counseling experience and a background in education to her work.

She focuses on practical help for issues like anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, relationships, career challenges, addictions, grief, and parenting. Sessions aim to help people identify strengths and make realistic changes in day-to-day life. Before shifting into counseling, she spent decades in education and then completed a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree.

Background and approach

That mix of teaching experience and clinical training shapes a straightforward, supportive style. She has worked in rural communities and understands the pace and limits of smaller towns. Her approach is client-centered and flexible.

She listens first, and then draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as useful. Together with each person she builds a plan that fits their needs and goals. Sessions are intended to be nonjudgmental and practical.

Dr. Ferguson emphasizes small, doable steps that add up over time. She encourages people to notice strengths and use them to handle setbacks.

Taking a first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that. Her aim is to provide steady support while people work toward clearer priorities, better coping, and more satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit real life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting focus from avoiding feelings to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and issues like sleep or eating difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people dealing with strong anger, relationship strain, or self-regulation challenges.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's goals and comfort level. Sessions may blend techniques so work during and between appointments feels relevant and doable for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, manage follow-up between sessions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these tools to provide consistent, ongoing support while adapting methods to the online setting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

She offers help for anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting, body image and many related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is supportive and down-to-earth with an emphasis on listening first. Practical strategies and collaborative planning are used to make gradual, workable changes.

What is her professional background?

She spent many years in education before completing a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree and has six years of professional counseling experience in community settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the LPCC credential with licence number NM LPCC CTB-2023-0339 and practices in New Mexico.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: New Mexico
Languages: English

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