Stephanie MacMurtrie , LPC

Stephanie MacMurtrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania who supports people working through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, motivation and confidence issues, and career concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adjusting conversation style and treatment plans to reflect the individual circumstances and goals.

Stephanie emphasizes collaboration, helping clients to explore thoughts and feelings in an open, nonjudgmental space where honest reflection is encouraged. Her practice focuses on creating an environment that allows concerns to be shared and understood so that realistic, personalized steps toward change can be identified.

Stephanie recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms clients for taking that first step. She tailors therapeutic work to match each person s needs, aiming to align practical strategies with clients personal values and priorities so progress feels meaningful and sustainable.

How Stephanie MacMurtrie Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online

Stephanie MacMurtrie uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual s perspective, offering empathic listening and support so clients feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life changes because it centers the client s values and goals.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often applied for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges that benefit from skill building and measurable steps.

Mindfulness therapy is another component of her practice, teaching techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity. Mindfulness can assist with emotion regulation, stress management, and coping with difficult memories.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to choose what fits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments from different locations, and incorporate therapeutic work into busy lives.