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Online therapist

Stephenie Connelly

Calm guidance for stressed parents and caregivers

Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Stephenie

Stephenie Connelly is an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, ADHD-related concerns, and motivation. She aims to make the first step into therapy easier by offering a welcoming space where people can talk without judgment.

Stephenie keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. She listens first and helps clients identify small, realistic goals. Conversations are grounded in everyday language so parents and caregivers can use what they learn right away.

Background and approach

Her approach blends client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work. That means she pays attention to what a person brings, helps reframe unhelpful thoughts, and works through difficult memories when needed. These methods are used to address anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or communication problems.

Stephenie also supports people facing caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and strengthening self-worth. Sessions are practical and aimed at improving day-to-day functioning.

Therapy with Stephenie is collaborative. She helps clients set clear steps and adjusts the work as needs change. Sessions are offered in English and organized to fit busy lives in Oklahoma.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Stephenie uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide each session. This approach helps people who need steady support while they sort out parenting stress, relationship worries, or low self-worth.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and shifting them into more useful patterns. CBT can be helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and daily stressors by teaching concrete tools that clients can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephenie will listen to your goals and suggest strategies that fit your situation. Together you will check what works and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule, follow up between meetings, and access care from different locations within Oklahoma. The format supports steady progress while accommodating varied routines and needs.

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.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address most often?
Stephenie works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, LGBT matters, relationships, family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused approaches when appropriate.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and has developed skills in helping people set realistic goals and build coping strategies.
What credential and location are listed for her?
She is licensed as an LPC with the designation OK LPC LPC07669 and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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