Therapist
Stephanie Upchurch
LPC
Compassionate counselor for stress and neurodiversity
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Caregiver focus
About Stephanie
She has worked with people navigating autism and other neurodivergent experiences, and she supports caregivers facing burnout and compassion fatigue. Sessions can cover communication problems, control issues, career questions, and exploring life purpose and self-love. Stephanie aims to listen first and then help clients set practical, achievable goals.
Her style focuses on open conversation and steady support. She encourages people to name small steps they can take between sessions. Progress is approached as a series of doable changes rather than a single big fix.
Stephanie holds licensure as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She draws on seven years of practice to tailor her approach to each person’s needs. People come to her when they want clearer direction, better boundaries, or relief from chronic stress.
If someone is unsure where to begin, she works collaboratively to map out priorities and next steps. Her approach is practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on helping people feel more capable in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, Oregon
Languages
English
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How evidence-based work fits into online therapy
Stephanie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage daily stress and long-term concerns. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes building communication skills and clearer boundaries to ease caregiver strain and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the client’s needs front and center.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work on practical skills in real-life routines, so strategies learned in session can be tried and reviewed the same week.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, and intellectual disability.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps clients set small, practical goals to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns and neurodivergent populations.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma and holds LPC licensure in Oregon as well.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any location-specific details when booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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