About Stephanie
Stephanie Sayles is a Wisconsin licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel better. Her manner is supportive and straightforward, aimed at helping people take manageable steps forward.
She uses a mix of therapy styles to match each person's needs. That might include client-centered work to follow what matters to the person, cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, or mindfulness skills to reduce stress.
How Stephanie works
She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and attachment come up. Stephanie often helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. She also addresses related concerns like abandonment, communication problems, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and caregiver stress.
Sessions are aimed at real-world change and clearer thinking about problems. Her approach is collaborative. She listens, helps set goals, and offers tools suited to each client's life.
Sessions move at a pace that feels right, with practical strategies for day-to-day challenges. People who choose Stephanie can expect a calm, focused clinician who emphasizes strengths and forward movement. She works in English and accepts international clients who can join sessions from outside Wisconsin.
Stephanie lists 8 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.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Approaches to Online Therapy and How They Help
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and values. The therapist follows what matters most and helps people set goals that feel right to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and try different responses to reduce distress and improve mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy or EFT looks at how attachment and feelings shape relationships and helps people find new ways to connect and respond.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate to decide which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean blending approaches over time and testing what helps most in day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual tools. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick reflections, brief updates between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and help integrate therapy into a busy life.
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