- Collaborative
- Goal focused
- Evidence informed
About Stephanie
Stephanie Sarafinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship tensions, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with grief, chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, and codependency concerns.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps that fit into daily life. She aims to help clients clarify goals, build coping skills, and reduce overwhelm one step at a time.
Stephanie uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) help with emotions, thinking patterns, and coping strategies. Mindfulness and solution-focused methods provide tools for stress reduction and concrete progress between sessions.
She draws on 25 years of experience working with young adults and parents, and with people navigating major life changes. That long experience informs how she tailors sessions to different schedules and needs. Conversations cover practical problem-solving as well as emotional processing.
Clients can expect a calm, attentive presence and a plan that is revisited as progress is made. Stephanie frames therapy as a partnership where small changes add up. People looking for help with communication problems, work stress, or parenting strain often begin by focusing on one clear goal and building from there.
Approaches that guide online work
Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving frustration tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict.She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people stay grounded and make measurable progress. Mindfulness teaches simple attention exercises that reduce stress and improve sleep. Solution-focused methods keep sessions oriented toward small, achievable goals so clients see forward movement between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and daily life. That collaborative decision can shift as new challenges or priorities arise.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues even when schedules are tight.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and career changes, grief, chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, codependency, and related relationship or life-purpose issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills. Sessions aim to combine emotional work with real-life coping strategies.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Stephanie has 25 years of clinical experience working with young adults, parents, and people managing major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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