About Stephanie
Stephanie Brewer helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and addictive behaviors. She also supports people facing relationship strain, career changes, compassion fatigue, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Stephanie introduces herself plainly and offers steady, respectful care for those who are nervous about starting therapy.
She works in a conversational, person-focused way. Sessions start by listening to what matters most and then setting small, realistic goals.
How Stephanie works
Stephanie uses practical tools and clear feedback so people can try things between visits and notice real change. Her approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her combine empathy with concrete strategies for thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
She tailors plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. Stephanie has been practicing for 10 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in Alabama. Her background includes helping people with caregiver stress, codependency, body image, abandonment and attachment issues, and struggles tied to divorce, substance use, or end-of-life care.
People who choose her often want straightforward conversation, practical steps, and a calm presence. She encourages small experiments in daily life and checks progress together so goals stay realistic and relevant.
Stephanie lists 4 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.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Alabama |
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Online support options
Approaches and online options for practical change
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the person’s lead, which helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and unhelpful habits.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works best for the person’s needs and preferences. That way the work stays focused and relevant instead of feeling theoretical.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and styles. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and work face-to-face, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and are easier during short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging can work for quick check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options make it easier to maintain regular meetings and to practice new skills between sessions.
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A practical next step
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