- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness tools
About Stephanie
Stephanie Sammarco is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) practicing in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Stephanie focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She listens for how daily routines and roles affect feelings. She helps people untangle communication problems, attachment worries, codependency, and the particular strains that come with blended family issues. Work often includes setting small goals, trying new ways to talk, and tracking what helps most.
Her background includes a mix of psychodynamic ideas and active, problem-solving approaches. That means conversations may look at past patterns while also practicing new skills for today. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they suit a person’s pace and preference.
Stephanie also draws on motivational interviewing to support change without pressure. This approach helps people weigh options and commit to steps that feel realistic. She has experience with caregivers, chronic illness, first responder stress, and challenges around divorce, separation, and infidelity.
People who choose Stephanie often want clear, straightforward help with relationship patterns and life transitions. To begin they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person says. It helps people feel heard and helps the therapist build a clear plan based on the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress and strong emotions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and daily realities, then suggest methods that fit those needs. Clients and therapist can try an approach for a few sessions and adjust if it does not feel helpful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, doing sessions remotely can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. For many people, working with a licensed professional online lets them practice new communication skills and coping strategies within their everyday routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue, among other issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with active, solution-focused methods such as CBT and motivational interviewing to set practical steps and skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of counseling experience working with adults on a wide range of issues including family and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LPMHC credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.