About Stephanie
Stephanie Ehmke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing grief, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. Stephanie names women's issues, forgiveness, self-love, and feelings of emptiness as additional focus areas.
She approaches counseling in a warm, relational way. Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and grounded in real-life concerns. She listens closely and offers steady guidance rather than quick fixes.
How Stephanie works
Stephanie blends practical approaches that help people notice what matters, accept hard feelings, and make values-based choices. Her style is collaborative - she works alongside people as they find what helps them feel more whole. Therapy often includes talking through current struggles and practicing new ways of responding.
With 13 years of experience in independent practice settings, she brings steady clinical experience to common life challenges. Her work centers on helping clients rebuild self-worth, navigate losses, and manage addictive behaviors when they arise. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, empathy, and a focus on small steps that add up.
Stephanie aims to create space for healing, reconnecting with personal values, and building coping skills that fit day-to-day life.
Stephanie lists 3 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.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a supportive, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers acceptance. This approach suits people who need a calm space to process emotions. Existential Therapy explores meaning, responsibility, and personal choice when life feels empty or confusing and can help with questions around purpose and loss.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift focus over time as needs change and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or limited transportation. Video calls let sessions feel like an in-person conversation, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life.
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