- CBT informed
- Addiction focus
- Caregiver stress
About Stephanie
Stephanie Birmingham is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood or confidence, and those coping with addiction, grief, anger, and major life changes. She also has experience supporting people who face prejudice and discrimination and those with concerns about gender identity and isolation.
Stephanie uses straightforward, practical conversation to identify what feels most urgent. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try small changes that can make daily life more manageable. Sessions focus on what someone can do differently between meetings as much as what they talk about in session.
Her background includes work in correctional settings with justice-involved people, which informs how she approaches trust and communication. Clients can expect clear steps and check-ins on progress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central part of her approach and shapes how she frames thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
She pays attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment concerns, and substance use issues alongside mood and anxiety problems. That means practical strategies for managing emotion, improving communication, and reducing patterns that lead to burnout or relapse.
People who want to manage anger, reduce recurring resentment, or stop losing their temper will find focused work on the moments that trigger reactions. The work is pragmatic, often skill-based, and aimed at helping people regain more control over how they respond.
How CBT and practical work translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In short sessions people learn to notice triggers, try different responses, and review what changed. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with cravings or setbacks.Stephanie also brings practical skills work into sessions - things like communication strategies, stepwise exposure to difficult situations, and simple behavioral experiments. These techniques help people practice outside sessions and track small wins over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try first based on goals and what fits day-to-day life. That joint planning includes setting clear steps to test between meetings and checking what helps.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since specific options are not listed here. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to learn how practical CBT work can fit into your routine, confirm available session formats and schedule a first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain, and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical conversation and skill-building, often guided by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions emphasize small, actionable changes and regular progress checks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a counselor. Her background includes work in correctional settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.