- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Stephanie
Stephanie Upchurch is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, and parenting concerns. She aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable and straightforward. Her approach is calm and direct, geared toward people who want concrete ways to feel steadier day to day.
She draws on seven years of counseling experience working with issues such as self-esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
She also supports people navigating autism and other neurodivergent traits, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills that can be used between meetings. In sessions she prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
That means listening closely, reflecting what’s said, and offering practical strategies. Conversations move at a pace that fits each person and their current priorities. Her work often includes improving communication, sorting control issues, and exploring life purpose and self-love.
She also supports women who are dealing with role strain or identity concerns. The overall aim is to help people build routines and habits that reduce daily overwhelm. Stephanie is licensed in Oklahoma and works with people across locations, including international clients.
She offers several online formats to fit busy schedules and prefers to tailor the plan to each person's goals. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
What Stephanie works with
Everything Stephanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stephanie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches and how online therapy can help
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes learning concrete coping tools for stress and anxiety, such as breathing strategies, behavioral planning, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance. This helps when worry or daily demands feel overwhelming and get in the way of routines.Another common focus is communication skills training and behavioral strategies for parenting. Sessions work on clearer requests, consistent routines, and small changes that can improve interactions and reduce conflict. These techniques aim to make everyday moments more manageable for caregivers and for people juggling work and family roles.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit the person’s life. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted based on what the client needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face connection, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat supports brief check-ins or ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help fit therapy into busy days.
Questions people ask about Stephanie
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, and parenting challenges, and addresses self-esteem and career worries. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, autism and Asperger syndrome, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and supportive with an emphasis on clear goals and usable skills. Sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental while moving at a pace that fits the client.
How much counseling experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns including parenting, anxiety, and career issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed to practice in Oklahoma. Her profile notes licensure in other states as well.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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