About Stephanie
Stephanie Rapton is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, and issues around identity and self-esteem. She works with clients who are navigating ADHD, panic, and the lasting effects of abuse. Stephanie aims to create a warm, welcoming space for people to talk through what feels overwhelming.
Her approach is practical and rooted in evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build coping skills over time.
Background and approach
She blends talk therapy with mindfulness and some body-aware strategies to help people feel steadier in day-to-day life. Stephanie draws on three years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist within a six-year mental health career. She identifies as LGBTQ+ affirming and takes a trauma-aware stance in her work.
Her background growing up in a military family informs her understanding of transition and resilience. In sessions she prioritizes collaboration and clarity. People can expect a direct but compassionate style that teaches tools for anxiety, panic management, and emotion regulation.
The focus is on what helps in daily routines and relationships. Therapy may include short skill-building exercises, mindfulness practices, and discussions about patterns like codependency, attachment concerns, or communication problems. Stephanie uses approaches that suit each person’s needs and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Stephanie often draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques to guide work with anxiety, trauma, and regulation problems. For example, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people gently process traumatic memories while teaching skills to reduce distress and avoidance. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are practical and can help with panic, impulsivity, and relationship patterns. Solution-focused strategies concentrate on specific, achievable goals and quick steps that can change daily routines and behavior.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses options and adapts techniques to each person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing one method. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions offer flexibility and a range of formats to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when written communication feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English