About Stephanie
Stephanie Harris is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She draws on a decade of experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. Her work is grounded in a client-centered outlook that focuses on each person’s strengths and values.
She listens first and asks questions that help people name what matters most. Sessions move at a pace the person is comfortable with, and goals are set together.
Background and approach
Stephanie offers practical ways to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood while also addressing deeper hurts that can come from trauma and loss. Her background includes work in independent practice, crisis centers, in-patient hospitals, employee assistance programs, community mental health, and primary care clinics.
That variety shaped a flexible approach to care and an ability to adapt to different needs and schedules. Stephanie helps people who struggle with addiction, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and family concerns. She supports adults coping with abuse and traumatic events and helps them rebuild safety and trust in their daily lives.
In sessions she focuses on clear communication and building confidence. People can expect a mix of talk-based work and practical coping strategies. The aim is to help people make meaningful changes and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Client-centered care through online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect. The therapist creates space for people to speak about what feels important and follows their lead to find solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.Those new to therapy often need time to find what helps most. The therapist works collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they check in on progress and adjust the plan as needed so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging offer short check-ins or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other commitments.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English