Stephenie Connelly, LPC

Stephenie Connelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with eight years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or facing life changes by offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence. She encourages each person to take small steps toward clearer thinking and better daily coping. Stephenie aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and supportive.

In sessions she focuses on practical work. She helps people facing parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, attention differences, and relationship or family tensions. She also supports those processing grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Conversations are straightforward and centered on what matters most to the client.

Her style is client-centered, which means she listens first and follows the client’s pace. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. For those with difficult trauma, she incorporates trauma-focused approaches to address painful memories and reactions.

Stephenie aims to build a calm, open space where people can name their struggles and try practical tools. She often works on small, doable changes that add up over time. People who want clear strategies and a listening partner may find this approach helpful.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The intake process is simple and meant to help match needs with the right therapeutic fit.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s needs first. The therapist listens closely and adapts the pace and topics to what the client brings. This approach helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk through stress, parenting concerns, or relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses exercises and simple experiments to test unhelpful thinking and try new responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, and routine stress management.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses responses that come from painful or frightening experiences. It aims to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and teach ways to manage strong reactions. This approach is used when past events continue to affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences together and adjust methods as progress is made. Clients help decide which tools to try and when to change direction.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about available online options when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or reduce travel time - practical benefits that help therapy become part of a regular routine.