- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness exercises
About Stephanie
Stephanie MacMurtrie is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, and depression.
She prefers direct, conversational sessions. Stephanie uses clear talk and practical steps to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She focuses on goals you name and checks in about what’s working and what isn’t.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that keep the conversation focused on your perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify thoughts that feed frustration and anger. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to reduce reactivity in tense moments.
Sessions emphasize workable tools and small experiments. That might mean trying a new communication skill, tracking reactions between meetings, or practicing a brief breathing or grounding exercise. The aim is to find manageable changes you can use day to day.
Stephanie respects differences in identity and experience and offers direct, nonjudgmental feedback. She asks questions, listens closely, and helps people make plans they can actually follow. To begin, she guides you through an initial goal-setting conversation and outlines simple next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stephanie integrates client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques when working remotely. Client-centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and aims to make conversations feel relevant to everyday problems. It helps when someone needs a space to sort thoughts and decide on priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying thought patterns that increase anger or anxiety and trying small behavior changes to test new responses. Mindfulness Therapy offers brief practices to notice bodily signals and reduce reactivity during tense moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress and needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can still use worksheets, brief behavioral experiments, and in-session practice exercises in virtual meetings to support change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, parenting struggles, addiction concerns, trauma and depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused. She prioritizes practical steps and clear feedback over abstract discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as an LPC working with a range of concerns including mood and relationship difficulties.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.