Stephanie Thomas , LPC

Stephanie Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience in clinical care and leadership. She has served as a therapist, clinical director, and executive director, supporting people across a wide range of life challenges. Her work has included helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia as well as assisting survivors of physical trauma, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic style is warm and engaging, characterized by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies with solution-focused methods and components of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) to create pragmatic, strengths-oriented plans. As an LPC - a state credential that designates a licensed mental health counselor - she draws on evidence-informed practices to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Stephanie encourages clients to take courageous steps toward greater well-being and life satisfaction, and she aims to empower people to build skills for managing relationships, parenting challenges, career transitions, grief, and other complex issues. She partners with clients to set achievable goals and to cultivate resilience as they navigate change and recovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Stephanie Thomas draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and everyday stressors. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, and many patterns of thinking that interfere with daily functioning.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Attachment-based therapy is another pillar of her work, focusing on how early relationships shape expectations and behavior in current relationships. This approach can support healing from abandonment, attachment injuries, and difficulties in intimate or family relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to find the best fit based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location.