Stephanie Howard , LPCC

Stephanie Howard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work with children, teens, adults, couples, parents, and families. She uses a strengths-based perspective that highlights existing resources while supporting growth in areas clients want to change, helping people build healthier coping skills for stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression.

Her clinical background includes cognitive, Christian, art, and play therapy techniques, and she adapts methods to suit the needs of each individual or family. Stephanie enjoys helping people recognize positives in their lives, imagine a preferred future, and create practical steps to move toward those goals. She has experience improving family relationships, parenting dynamics, and couples communication while addressing trauma, self-esteem, addiction challenges, and life transitions.

Stephanie completed a BS in Child and Family Studies at Eastern Kentucky University and earned her MA in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University in 2015. She progressed from a counselor associate in Kentucky in 2017 to a full Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in 2019. Stephanie continues to refine her skills through ongoing education. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Stephanie Howard

Stephanie often integrates client-centered therapy into her work, focusing on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and following the client's goals. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to explore feelings, strengthen self-awareness, and make values-based changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which involves identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and practicing practical strategies to shift those patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and many stress-related concerns.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Stephanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape sessions and guides adjustments over time to keep progress aligned with what matters to the client.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for working with a licensed professional - it provides flexibility to meet by video calls or phone and the option to connect via live chat or text-based messaging when that better suits a schedule or comfort level. These formats can make regular care more accessible and easier to fit into daily life while supporting consistent progress toward goals.