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Stephanie Maxwell, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She draws on Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship struggles, and LGBTQ+ concerns.

Background and approach

Her work blends cognitive-behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and body-aware techniques to address emotional, relational, and somatic dimensions of distress. Stephanie emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance in sessions, creating space for clients to be heard and accepted while exploring goals and values.

She tailors interventions to what each person needs, offering practical tools for managing day-to-day overwhelm as well as approaches for processing deeper wounds related to attachment, family of origin, and past abuse.

For those facing issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, fertility challenges, or nontraditional sexual cultures, she integrates sensitivity and clinical skill to support meaningful change. Clients who seek a thoughtful, compassionate clinician will find a practitioner who balances warmth with structure and who invites clients into a shared process of healing and growth.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Stephanie uses Internal Family Systems to help clients explore different inner parts and the roles they play, which can be especially useful for understanding internal conflicts, self-criticism, and patterns that fuel anxiety or relationship strain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is offered to support values-based action and to build skills for accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to meaningful change. Attachment-Based Therapy helps illuminate how early relational patterns show up in current connections and provides a path to shifting those dynamics for healthier communication and security.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds to ensure the work feels practical and relevant.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or health-related limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic support from different locations while keeping the focus on progress, skill building, and coping in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and LGBTQ+ related issues, along with additional areas like attachment, body image, chronic illness, and fertility concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her practice uses client-centered work combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based concepts, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional counseling experience working with a variety of mental health and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC019622.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In which formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and schedules.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English