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Compassionate counselor for mood and anxiety struggles

Stephanie Curtis-Henson, LPC, LMHC

20 years in practice · based in Arkansas · sessions in English · online only

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Curtis-Henson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what a person is dealing with. Stephanie aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone who may be unsure or nervous about taking that step.

She brings 20 years of professional experience and holds counseling credentials as LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor).

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Background and approach

In sessions she focuses on building a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. This helps people name what is hardest and set realistic next steps. Her work often addresses issues around abandonment, attachment struggles, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame.

She also supports people coping with loneliness, impulsivity, and life transitions such as midlife change or questions about purpose. Stephanie helps clients manage mood symptoms, including social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders more broadly. Conversations aim to be practical and grounded, with an eye toward clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.

People who prefer straightforward talk and steady guidance tend to find her approach useful. The practice emphasizes steady work over time, with adjustments based on what is actually helping a given person move forward.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Stephanie typically uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and mood symptoms by practicing short skills that can be used during stressful moments. This is useful for stress, panic, social anxiety, and mood swings.

Another frequent focus is addressing attachment and relationship patterns by talking through how early experiences shape current reactions. That work helps with communication problems, feelings of abandonment, and shame by naming patterns and trying new ways of relating in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's history, goals, and day-to-day challenges, then recommend techniques to try. If something doesn't fit, adjustments are made so the plan better aligns with the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing written support. These options make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel while continuing steady therapeutic work.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment, attachment, and shame.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and supportive, creating a calm space to talk openly while focusing on practical steps to help daily functioning.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of professional experience helping people navigate mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

She is listed as LPC and LMHC and is located in Arkansas with licensure noted in Arkansas and Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.