- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Attachment-informed care
About Stephanie
Stephanie Knauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and problems around communication and commitment.
Stephanie uses practical evidence-based methods in session. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to break down unhelpful thoughts and build skills for emotional regulation. Attachment-informed ideas help with relationship patterns and feelings tied to abandonment and trust.
Sessions are straightforward and focused. Clients work on specific goals, learn concrete strategies, and practice them between meetings. Stephanie also brings client-centered listening to make space for each person’s experience and priorities.
Her background includes work in inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment, with both teens and adults, and experience in outpatient substance abuse counseling. That mix informs a practical approach to crises, relapse prevention, and rebuilding routines after major life changes.
Stephanie has an interest in athletes and performance anxiety, and she incorporates mindfulness skills for stress and sleep problems. She offers care in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Stephanie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. CBT is useful when frustration at work or relationship conflict comes from recurring thought patterns.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT exercises can be practiced between sessions to reduce sudden outbursts or long-building resentment.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day life. That process can include trying a skill set for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current options before booking so you know what fits your schedule and circumstances. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow for work on mindfulness and behavioral homework without travel. Licensed professionals can guide practical steps to use these techniques within daily routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she address?
She works with temper issues that affect relationships, work frustration, resentment, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among many concerns she helps people manage.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work drawing on CBT and DBT alongside client-centered listening. Sessions focus on goals, strategies, and practicing new skills between visits.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of experience and has worked in inpatient behavioral health and substance abuse settings as well as outpatient counseling.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.