- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Stephanie
Stephanie Meeks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with seven years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, parenting and other life changes. She uses clear, practical approaches to help people notice what keeps problems going and try different ways of responding.
Stephanie prefers short, direct conversations in sessions. She helps clients name what they are feeling and why those reactions happen. Then she and the client test small changes to thoughts, behaviors, and routines to reduce overwhelm and lessen angry outbursts or lingering resentment.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to identify patterns and build coping tools. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to boost motivation and attention to the present moment. These methods are used to address impulsivity, coping with loss, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
Stephanie has experience supporting people facing abandonment issues, attachment concerns, aging and geriatric worries, cancer and hospice related strain, and issues tied to guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She focuses on practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing conflict in day-to-day life.
Sessions are described plainly and with straightforward feedback. To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, DBT and Mindfulness translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions usually involve identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors between meetings, and tracking small changes to reduce stress, anxiety, and anger.DBT provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. In sessions she can teach specific DBT skills, practice them in conversation, and help clients use the skills when impulses or strong reactions arise.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment through simple exercises. It can help reduce rumination, ease reactivity, and make it easier to notice early signs of anger before it escalates.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences and may mix CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques as useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice new skills in the settings where stress and anger actually occur.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches and short, direct conversations to identify patterns and try small changes in thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds seven years of professional experience as an LCSW in Idaho.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.