- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Before entering counseling, she spent three decades in education. That background shaped how she notices strengths and practical skills in people. Since earning her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree she has focused on providing services in a rural community in New Mexico.
She uses a mix of therapy approaches rather than a single method. Sessions are collaborative: she learns what each person needs and then pulls techniques from different approaches to build a plan. That might include work on thoughts and behaviors, practicing mindfulness, or tackling patterns that show up in relationships and self-image.
In session she talks through concrete problems, practices skills, and explores values and goals. She pays attention to patterns such as attachment, codependency, control issues, and family of origin problems. She also supports people facing life transitions, separation or divorce, and work-related stress.
Her style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and existential ideas. She encourages practical steps people can try between sessions and checks progress as they go.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when life changes leave someone unsure what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and self-regulation.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist treats that as a collaborative process, learning about goals and trying approaches that fit your needs and preferences. You and the therapist review what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings, try homework between sessions, and follow a steady schedule while balancing work and family demands.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach a feeling of being stuck?
She uses an eclectic, collaborative approach that pulls from ACT, CBT, DBT, Client-Centered, and existential ideas to identify patterns and try practical steps that fit your goals.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of counseling experience and previously worked for about 30 years in education before completing a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in New Mexico, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on your chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.