Stephanie Gore , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Stephanie integrates approaches suited to the goals and needs each person brings to therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their actions - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing practical strategies to change them, which can be useful for depression, panic, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client guides the pace and focus of work, supporting self-exploration, self-esteem, and healing from relational wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephanie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend these approaches to create a tailored plan that reflects each client's values.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access care from different locations. These options provide practical ways to maintain continuity of support and to engage in therapy in formats that feel most manageable for the client.