Stephanie Thomas (she/her)

M.A., LCPC
Accepting Clients

I help adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression reduce symptoms by building upon current strengths and coping skills.

Counselor in O'Fallon, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct impact on benefits gained from counseling services.

My Background and Approach

If you chose to engage in counseling services with me you can expect a collaborative effort to work toward goals you set. I've been in the mental health field for 11 years and have worked with a variety of clients with different diagnoses, experiences, and goals. I have found that each person has a unique perspective, which is why my approach is to work together to structure therapy sessions in a way that is most beneficial for you. In my practice I use evidence based approaches to work towards goals set in session. Some of these include Person-Centered therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Techniques, and Motivational Interviewing dependent upon what is most beneficial for the person I'm working with. As I learn more about the person I'm working with we work together to find the therapeutic style that is the most effective.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I value the client's I work with and believe that being able to talk openly about past / current issues causing distress is a difficult but necessary process in order to thoroughly enjoy life. Nobody comes out of life unscathed but the choices we make have a direct impact on how our experiences effect our lives. In my practice I offer a safe space for client's I work with to be able to address concerns openly and honestly without fear of judgement. If you think we might be a good fit please give me a call or email me if you have questions or are interested in scheduling an appointment.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered (Rogerian) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 165/session

Info

Email Stephanie
1710 Corporate Crossing
Suite 4
O'Fallon, IL 62269

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