Stephanie Frey, LMHC - Therapist in Iowa

About Stephanie

Stephanie Frey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa. She has seven years of clinical experience and focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Stephanie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where parents and caregivers can talk through immediate problems and find workable steps forward.

She takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. Stephanie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Background and approach

She also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. In early meetings she helps parents clarify goals and priorities for their family. Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions, routines that reduce chaos at home, and tools for improving communication.

She explains techniques in plain language and checks in about what is actually helpful. Stephanie has experience supporting children ages 6 and up, teens, adults, and families. That background shapes how she adjusts strategies across different ages and stages.

She also has worked with crisis situations and people facing co-occurring mental health concerns. Her style is collaborative and practical. Parents and caregivers leave with simple steps to try between sessions and a plan to track progress.

Stephanie encourages honest feedback so therapy can change if something isn’t fitting the family’s needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following each person’s goals. Online sessions using this approach let clients lead conversations while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most to the family.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In online CBT the therapist teaches concrete skills parents or young adults can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage moods, or change patterns that cause conflict.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will review concerns, try methods that fit the family, and adjust plans when something isn’t effective. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques to each child, teen, or parent.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls let the therapist observe interactions and coach in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when screens are impractical. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins and reminders between appointments. These options make it easier to use therapy tools consistently and to fit sessions into a family’s routine.

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 concerns does she help with?

She supports stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship issues, and family challenges. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, OCD-related symptoms, panic, social anxiety, and young adult issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She blends client-centered listening with hands-on tools to change thoughts and behaviors.

What is her clinical background?

She holds seven years of experience working in mental health, including direct work with children age six and up, teens, adults, and families, plus crisis intervention and dual diagnosis experience.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with license number IA LMHC 077708 and practices in Iowa.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Iowa
Languages: English

Next step

Talk to Stephanie

Takes a few minutes
Nothing to set up just to look
Stop at any point

Book with Stephanie