About Stephanie
Stephanie MacMurtrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and career concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting questions, anger, and depression. Stephanie speaks English and has seven years of experience in clinical work.
She keeps conversations direct and respectful. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
How Stephanie works
Stephanie aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and to set clear, reachable goals. Her approach blends evidence-based methods with practical exercises. That can mean looking at thought patterns, practicing mindfulness skills, or using motivational techniques to build momentum.
She adapts the mix to what a person needs in the moment rather than sticking to a fixed routine. Stephanie builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really think and feel. She works with clients to map small steps forward and to track progress between sessions.
The focus is on useful, everyday strategies that make life more manageable. Beginning therapy is often a leap. Stephanie guides people through that first step, helps set priorities, and lays out a plan that fits their circumstances.
She emphasizes collaboration so clients can stay in the lead of their own change.
Stephanie lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Stephanie works with
The areas below are the ones Stephanie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches suited to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship, which helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches suit concerns like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship stress because they combine practical tools with supportive conversation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose methods and try things out, adjusting the plan based on what feels useful and realistic for the person.
Online formats add flexibility to this process. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain momentum between appointments.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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