Stephanie Howard , LPCC

Stephanie Howard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with seven years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, parents, couples and adults. She draws on a variety of therapeutic methods, including cognitive approaches as well as creative options such as art and play therapies, and integrates a faith-informed perspective when it is helpful to the client. Stephanie favors a strength-based style of work - she meets people where they are, highlights existing resources and helps build new skills to support growth and healing.

Her background includes a BS in Child and Family Studies from Eastern Kentucky University and a MA in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from Liberty University. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Kentucky in 2017 and obtained full LPCC licensure in 2019. Over the past seven years she has focused on helping clients develop practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety, anger, grief and depression, and on improving family and relationship dynamics.

Stephanie takes satisfaction in helping people notice what is going well in their lives, imagine a preferred future and create concrete steps toward those goals. She continues to refine her clinical skills through ongoing education and brings a patient, encouraging presence to sessions.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Stephanie Howard commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps people explore their values, build self-understanding and strengthen personal resources - it is often used for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches practical tools to address anxiety, depression, panic and unhelpful coping patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining approaches when that best supports progress.

Online therapy with Stephanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access a licensed professional from home or another convenient location, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow people to choose the communication style that works best for them.