- Strengths focus
- Values-based work
- Practical tools
About Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico. She draws on six years of counseling work and a long background in education to help people build on their strengths and face life challenges. Her style is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at people who want straightforward help with relationship concerns, anxiety, or codependency-related patterns.
She spent decades in education before completing her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. That experience shaped how she supports clients - by teaching skills, offering clear feedback, and encouraging growth in small steps. She also brings perspective from life as a military spouse and living in different communities.
In sessions she focuses on listening first, then collaborating on a plan. She uses an eclectic mix of methods so the work fits each person. Expect a conversational tone and concrete tools to try between meetings, such as small behavior changes and thought exercises.
Common topics she addresses include stress, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and career or life transitions. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems, and codependency. She aims to help people notice patterns and make choices that better match their values.
Her approach is practical and steady. She invites people who are ready to work toward clearer goals to begin a process of change. If someone wants to explore whether she is a good fit, the first step is a short match questionnaire and scheduling a session.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. It helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about what to do next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room and uses empathic listening to help people find their own answers.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist starts by asking about goals, routines, and what has worked before. From there she recommends an approach or mixes techniques so the work fits the person’s needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments can be made as issues evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during transitions. Online work can include focused skill practice, brief coaching-style check-ins, and deeper talk therapy, depending on what the therapist and client agree will be most useful.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, stress, codependency, grief, and concerns about parenting and career.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens closely, then collaborates on small, doable steps and exercises to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of counseling experience and three decades in education, and she completed a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree before practicing in her rural community.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPCC in New Mexico and provides services from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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