Therapist profile
Steffanie James, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 84380
- NPI1609695196
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused
About Steffanie
Steffanie James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and the stress of life changes. Sessions focus on practical conversation and straightforward steps to manage everyday difficulties.
She works in a Client-Centered way, which means she listens first and follows the client's lead on what matters most. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-Focused methods are used to set small, achievable goals and notice what works in daily life.
In sessions she encourages honest, direct talk about feelings and behaviors. Clients can expect concrete strategies for handling things like panic, mood swings, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. She also addresses trauma, attachment concerns, and issues that follow sexual assault or abuse.
Steffanie has supported people dealing with bipolar symptoms, ADHD-related struggles, and the fallout from separation or divorce. She pays attention to body image, shame, and guilt when these problems come up. The focus is on usable tools and clearer choices rather than long explanations.
Her approach is practical and action-oriented. She helps people make steady adjustments to daily routines, thinking patterns, and communication habits. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and following what matters most to the client. Online, this can mean longer check-ins and space to set the conversation agenda so sessions focus on the person's immediate concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. That work translates to concrete homework and short practice tasks people can use between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical goals and noticing what already helps; it is useful for building quick, manageable changes in daily routines.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. Plans are adjusted over time if something isn't helping.
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 week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and let people use written or verbal homework between appointments. Those practical benefits help keep progress steady without promising a specific format.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma and related problems like self-esteem and body image.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens first and then suggests concrete steps and exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.