About Stephanie
Stephanie Frey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical support for everyday problems like low self-esteem, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and big life changes. Stephanie writes in a direct, approachable way and aims to make therapy straightforward and useful.
Her style is warm and client-centered. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding steps that build coping skills.
How Stephanie works
She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. The goal is clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning. Stephanie has seven years working as a therapist and more time in mental health roles.
That background includes work with mood disorders, social anxiety, and young adult issues. She also has experience addressing family stress and related concerns while supporting individual clients to improve how they handle those situations. In sessions she combines listening with concrete tools.
People can expect skill practice, problem-solving, and a focus on small changes that add up. She adjusts pace and techniques to match what each person needs and prefers. Therapy is offered in multiple online formats so people can choose what fits their life.
Stephanie works collaboratively on goals and tracks progress so changes are noticeable and meaningful over time.
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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
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Iowa |
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Online support options
Approaches and how online therapy works
Stephanie uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's experience and priorities. That approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is shared, and helps the person set their own goals and pace. It is useful for people who need space to clarify feelings and decide what matters most to them.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing changes through small experiments and skill practice. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, and mood challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time and checks in to see what is working and what should change.
Online therapy offers flexibility and makes regular sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills together, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for shorter check-ins, ongoing support, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options help people access consistent care that fits their schedule and communication style.
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